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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.78, 992.37 and 387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.78, 992.37 and 387.96 is: 581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.78 : 992.37 = 387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.78/992.37 = 387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.78x = 992.37 × 387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.78x = 384,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,999.87/661.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.76

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