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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.71, 998.30 and 275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.71, 998.30 and 275.77 is: 413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.71 : 998.30 = 275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.71/998.30 = 275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.71x = 998.30 × 275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.71x = 275,303.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,303.13/665.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.55

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