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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.28, 999.76 and 392.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.28, 999.76 and 392.90 is: 589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.28 : 999.76 = 392.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.28/999.76 = 392.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.28x = 999.76 × 392.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.28x = 392,805.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,805.70/666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.55

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