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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.80, 997.80 and 388.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.80, 997.80 and 388.30 is: 581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.80 : 997.80 = 388.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.80/997.80 = 388.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.80x = 997.80 × 388.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.80x = 387,445.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,445.74/665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.93

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