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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.36, 999.12 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.36, 999.12 and 392.52 is: 588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.36 : 999.12 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.36/999.12 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.36x = 999.12 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.36x = 392,174.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,174.58/666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.53

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