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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.70, 994.32 and 388.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.70, 994.32 and 388.99 is: 582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.70 : 994.32 = 388.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.70/994.32 = 388.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.70x = 994.32 × 388.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.70x = 386,780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,780.54/663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.76

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