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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.92, 998.88 and 377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.92, 998.88 and 377.56 is: 566.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.92 : 998.88 = 377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.92/998.88 = 377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.92x = 998.88 × 377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.92x = 377,137.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,137.13/665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.34

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