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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.41, 993.96 and 389.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.41, 993.96 and 389.03 is: 583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.41 : 993.96 = 389.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.41/993.96 = 389.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.41x = 993.96 × 389.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.41x = 386,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,680.26/662.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.75

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