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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.75, 997.86 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.75, 997.86 and 373.38 is: 559.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.75 : 997.86 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.75/997.86 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.75x = 997.86 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.75x = 372,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,579.10/665.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.64

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