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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.98, 998.88 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.98, 998.88 and 377.26 is: 565.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.98 : 998.88 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.98/998.88 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.98x = 998.88 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.98x = 376,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,837.47/665.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.84

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