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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.02, 992.10 and 389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.02, 992.10 and 389.24 is: 582.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.02 : 992.10 = 389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.02/992.10 = 389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.02x = 992.10 × 389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.02x = 386,165.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,165.00/663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.43

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