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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.80, 998.04 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.80, 998.04 and 373.44 is: 559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.80 : 998.04 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.80/998.04 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.80x = 998.04 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.80x = 372,711.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,711.10/665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.79

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