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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.13, 993.22 and 387.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.13, 993.22 and 387.95 is: 581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.13 : 993.22 = 387.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.13/993.22 = 387.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.13x = 993.22 × 387.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.13x = 385,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,313.76/662.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.93

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