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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.27, 997.58 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.27, 997.58 and 387.72 is: 581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.27 : 997.58 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.27/997.58 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.27x = 997.58 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.27x = 386,776.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,776.04/665.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.38

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