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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.88, 998.16 and 391.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.88, 998.16 and 391.60 is: 587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.88 : 998.16 = 391.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.88/998.16 = 391.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.88x = 998.16 × 391.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.88x = 390,879.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,879.46/665.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.01

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