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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 992.52 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 992.52 and 387.72 is: 580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 992.52 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/992.52 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 992.52 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 384,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,819.85/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.95

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