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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.98, 991.14 and 387.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.98, 991.14 and 387.15 is: 580.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.98 : 991.14 = 387.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.98/991.14 = 387.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.98x = 991.14 × 387.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.98x = 383,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,719.85/660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.54

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