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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.94, 999.22 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.94, 999.22 and 358.04 is: 537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.94 : 999.22 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.94/999.22 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.94x = 999.22 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.94x = 357,760.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,760.73/665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.23

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