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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.32, 996.72 and 391.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.32, 996.72 and 391.54 is: 586.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.32 : 996.72 = 391.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.32/996.72 = 391.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.32x = 996.72 × 391.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.32x = 390,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,255.75/665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.57

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