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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 993.94 and 385.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.68, 993.94 and 385.19 is: 577.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.68 : 993.94 = 385.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.68/993.94 = 385.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.68x = 993.94 × 385.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.68x = 382,855.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,855.75/662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.74

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