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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.39, 999.96 and 393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.39, 999.96 and 393.03 is: 589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.39 : 999.96 = 393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.39/999.96 = 393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.39x = 999.96 × 393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.39x = 393,014.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,014.28/666.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.77

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