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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.78, 993.87 and 388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.78, 993.87 and 388.96 is: 583.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.78 : 993.87 = 388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.78/993.87 = 388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.78x = 993.87 × 388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.78x = 386,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,575.68/662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.26

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