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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.24, 996.24 and 390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.24, 996.24 and 390.64 is: 585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.24 : 996.24 = 390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.24/996.24 = 390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.24x = 996.24 × 390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.24x = 389,171.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,171.19/665.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.01

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