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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.06, 998.90 and 392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.06, 998.90 and 392.02 is: 587.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.06 : 998.90 = 392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.06/998.90 = 392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.06x = 998.90 × 392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.06x = 391,588.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,588.78/666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.92

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