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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.22, 991.10 and 386.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.22, 991.10 and 386.51 is: 580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.22 : 991.10 = 386.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.22/991.10 = 386.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.22x = 991.10 × 386.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.22x = 383,068.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,068.13/660.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.21

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