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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.51, 997.93 and 387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.51, 997.93 and 387.96 is: 581.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.51 : 997.93 = 387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.51/997.93 = 387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.51x = 997.93 × 387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.51x = 387,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,151.48/665.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.74

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