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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 995.85 and 391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 995.85 and 391.74 is: 586.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 995.85 = 391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/995.85 = 391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 995.85 × 391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 390,114.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,114.28/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.18

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