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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.91, 998.85 and 377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.91, 998.85 and 377.97 is: 566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.91 : 998.85 = 377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.91/998.85 = 377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.91x = 998.85 × 377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.91x = 377,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,535.33/665.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.95

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