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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.02, 996.60 and 392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.02, 996.60 and 392.24 is: 586.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.02 : 996.60 = 392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.02/996.60 = 392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.02x = 996.60 × 392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.02x = 390,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,906.38/666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.93

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