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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 997.92 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 997.92 and 392.28 is: 588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 997.92 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/997.92 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 997.92 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 391,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,464.06/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.21

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