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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.76, 999.04 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.76, 999.04 and 377.44 is: 566.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.76 : 999.04 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.76/999.04 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.76x = 999.04 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.76x = 377,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,077.66/665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.39

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