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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.32, 992.22 and 388.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.32, 992.22 and 388.54 is: 582.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.32 : 992.22 = 388.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.32/992.22 = 388.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.32x = 992.22 × 388.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.32x = 385,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,517.16/662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.07

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