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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.30, 991.95 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.30, 991.95 and 387.48 is: 581.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.30 : 991.95 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.30/991.95 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.30x = 991.95 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.30x = 384,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,363.05/661.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.23

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