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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.16, 992.09 and 387.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.16, 992.09 and 387.79 is: 581.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.16 : 992.09 = 387.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.16/992.09 = 387.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.16x = 992.09 × 387.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.16x = 384,721.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,721.07/661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.89

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