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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.93, 999.24 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.93, 999.24 and 373.76 is: 560.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.93 : 999.24 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.93/999.24 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.93x = 999.24 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.93x = 373,473.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,473.29/665.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.83

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