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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.75, 999.02 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.75, 999.02 and 373.14 is: 559.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.75 : 999.02 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.75/999.02 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.75x = 999.02 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.75x = 372,775.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,775.26/665.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.93

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