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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.05, 992.44 and 388.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.05, 992.44 and 388.09 is: 581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.05 : 992.44 = 388.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.05/992.44 = 388.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.05x = 992.44 × 388.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.05x = 385,156.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,156.04/662.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.76

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