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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.64, 999 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.64, 999 and 377.28 is: 566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.64 : 999 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.64/999 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.64x = 999 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.64x = 376,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,902.72/665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.23

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