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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.62, 996.55 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.62, 996.55 and 352.56 is: 527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.62 : 996.55 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.62/996.55 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.62x = 996.55 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.62x = 351,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,340.37/665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.84

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