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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 998.58 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 998.58 and 392.16 is: 587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 998.58 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/998.58 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 998.58 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 391,603.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,603.13/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.99

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