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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.37, 995.73 and 390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.37, 995.73 and 390.66 is: 585.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.37 : 995.73 = 390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.37/995.73 = 390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.37x = 995.73 × 390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.37x = 388,991.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,991.88/664.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.51

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