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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 992.88 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 992.88 and 388.62 is: 582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 992.88 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/992.88 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 992.88 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 385,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,853.03/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.51

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