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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 991.85 and 387.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 991.85 and 387.01 is: 580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 991.85 = 387.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/991.85 = 387.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 991.85 × 387.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 383,853.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,853.93/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.96

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