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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.66, 998.50 and 375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.66, 998.50 and 375.02 is: 562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.66 : 998.50 = 375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.66/998.50 = 375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.66x = 998.50 × 375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.66x = 374,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,457.47/665.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.54

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