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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.06, 997.70 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.06, 997.70 and 391.32 is: 586.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.06 : 997.70 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.06/997.70 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.06x = 997.70 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.06x = 390,419.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,419.96/666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.16

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