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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.30, 997.05 and 387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.30, 997.05 and 387.80 is: 581.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.30 : 997.05 = 387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.30/997.05 = 387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.30x = 997.05 × 387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.30x = 386,655.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,655.99/665.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.18

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