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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.77, 998.01 and 377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.77, 998.01 and 377.23 is: 565.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.77 : 998.01 = 377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.77/998.01 = 377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.77x = 998.01 × 377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.77x = 376,479.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,479.31/665.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.48

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