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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.22, 990.39 and 386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.22, 990.39 and 386.34 is: 579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.22 : 990.39 = 386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.22/990.39 = 386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.22x = 990.39 × 386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.22x = 382,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,627.27/660.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.55

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