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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.06, 994.50 and 388.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.06, 994.50 and 388.74 is: 583.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.06 : 994.50 = 388.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.06/994.50 = 388.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.06x = 994.50 × 388.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.06x = 386,601.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,601.93/663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.06

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