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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.82, 998.82 and 357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.82, 998.82 and 357.25 is: 535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.82 : 998.82 = 357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.82/998.82 = 357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.82x = 998.82 × 357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.82x = 356,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,833.08/665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.93

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