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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.36, 988.02 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.36, 988.02 and 386.58 is: 578.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.36 : 988.02 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.36/988.02 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.36x = 988.02 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.36x = 381,948.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,948.77/660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.39

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