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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.26, 999.40 and 392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.26, 999.40 and 392.54 is: 588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.26 : 999.40 = 392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.26/999.40 = 392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.26x = 999.40 × 392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.26x = 392,306.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,306.97/666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.82

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