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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.93, 989.73 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.93, 989.73 and 382.56 is: 572.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.93 : 989.73 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.93/989.73 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.93x = 989.73 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.93x = 378,631.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,631.11/660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.88

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