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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.97, 992.22 and 387.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.97, 992.22 and 387.26 is: 581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.97 : 992.22 = 387.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.97/992.22 = 387.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.97x = 992.22 × 387.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.97x = 384,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,247.12/660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.34

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