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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.52, 995.92 and 390.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.52, 995.92 and 390.14 is: 585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.52 : 995.92 = 390.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.52/995.92 = 390.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.52x = 995.92 × 390.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.52x = 388,548.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,548.23/663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.59

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