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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.84, 998.50 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.84, 998.50 and 392 is: 587.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.84 : 998.50 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.84/998.50 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.84x = 998.50 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.84x = 391,412
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,412/665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.85

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