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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.76, 997.44 and 503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.76, 997.44 and 503.52 is: 754.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.76 : 997.44 = 503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.76/997.44 = 503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.76x = 997.44 × 503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.76x = 502,230.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,230.99/665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.37

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