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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.66, 998.67 and 357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.66, 998.67 and 357.38 is: 536.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.66 : 998.67 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.66/998.67 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.66x = 998.67 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.66x = 356,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,904.68/665.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.17

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