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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.75, 998.60 and 358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.75, 998.60 and 358.21 is: 537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.75 : 998.60 = 358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.75/998.60 = 358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.75x = 998.60 × 358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.75x = 357,703.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,703.51/665.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.29

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