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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.35, 989.77 and 386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.35, 989.77 and 386.07 is: 578.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.35 : 989.77 = 386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.35/989.77 = 386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.35x = 989.77 × 386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.35x = 382,116.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,116.55/660.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.66

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