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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.21, 996.03 and 390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.21, 996.03 and 390.40 is: 585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.21 : 996.03 = 390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.21/996.03 = 390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.21x = 996.03 × 390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.21x = 388,850.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,850.11/664.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.43

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