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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 992.10 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 992.10 and 380.60 is: 570.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 992.10 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/992.10 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 992.10 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 377,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,593.26/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.04

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