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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.66, 989.78 and 386.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.66, 989.78 and 386.26 is: 578.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.66 : 989.78 = 386.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.66/989.78 = 386.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.66x = 989.78 × 386.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.66x = 382,312.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,312.42/660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.68

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