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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.94, 991.08 and 387.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.94, 991.08 and 387.10 is: 580.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.94 : 991.08 = 387.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.94/991.08 = 387.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.94x = 991.08 × 387.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.94x = 383,647.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,647.07/660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.46

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