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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.06, 992.77 and 388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.06, 992.77 and 388.25 is: 582.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.06 : 992.77 = 388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.06/992.77 = 388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.06x = 992.77 × 388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.06x = 385,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,442.95/662.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.19

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