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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.64, 994.55 and 389.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.64, 994.55 and 389.36 is: 583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.64 : 994.55 = 389.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.64/994.55 = 389.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.64x = 994.55 × 389.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.64x = 387,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,238.53/663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.51

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