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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.26, 991.58 and 387.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.26, 991.58 and 387.42 is: 580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.26 : 991.58 = 387.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.26/991.58 = 387.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.26x = 991.58 × 387.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.26x = 384,155.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,155.99/661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.95

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