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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.18, 991.94 and 387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.18, 991.94 and 387.50 is: 581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.18 : 991.94 = 387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.18/991.94 = 387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.18x = 991.94 × 387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.18x = 384,376.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,376.75/661.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.35

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