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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.84, 991.26 and 388.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.84, 991.26 and 388.67 is: 583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.84 : 991.26 = 388.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.84/991.26 = 388.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.84x = 991.26 × 388.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.84x = 385,269.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,269.79/660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.00

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