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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.94, 998.82 and 377.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.94, 998.82 and 377.37 is: 566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.94 : 998.82 = 377.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.94/998.82 = 377.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.94x = 998.82 × 377.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.94x = 376,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,924.70/665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.00

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