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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.03, 989.96 and 386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.03, 989.96 and 386.25 is: 579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.03 : 989.96 = 386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.03/989.96 = 386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.03x = 989.96 × 386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.03x = 382,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,370.12/660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.32

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