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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.16, 993.59 and 388.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.16, 993.59 and 388.79 is: 583.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.16 : 993.59 = 388.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.16/993.59 = 388.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.16x = 993.59 × 388.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.16x = 386,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,297.86/662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.39

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