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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.01, 997.65 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.01, 997.65 and 390.96 is: 586.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.01 : 997.65 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.01/997.65 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.01x = 997.65 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.01x = 390,041.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,041.24/665.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.52

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