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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.76, 998.86 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.76, 998.86 and 209.76 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.76 : 998.86 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.76/998.86 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.76x = 998.86 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.76x = 209,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,520.87/665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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