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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.52, 990.91 and 386.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.52, 990.91 and 386.78 is: 579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.52 : 990.91 = 386.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.52/990.91 = 386.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.52x = 990.91 × 386.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.52x = 383,264.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,264.17/661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.37

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