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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.91, 997.67 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.91, 997.67 and 357.44 is: 535.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.91 : 997.67 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.91/997.67 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.91x = 997.67 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.91x = 356,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,600.39/665.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.51

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