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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.50, 991.88 and 387.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.50, 991.88 and 387.62 is: 581.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.50 : 991.88 = 387.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.50/991.88 = 387.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.50x = 991.88 × 387.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.50x = 384,472.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,472.53/661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.21

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