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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.77, 992.52 and 383.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.77, 992.52 and 383.95 is: 575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.77 : 992.52 = 383.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.77/992.52 = 383.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.77x = 992.52 × 383.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.77x = 381,079.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,079.29/661.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.85

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