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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.45, 999.81 and 392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.45, 999.81 and 392.76 is: 589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.45 : 999.81 = 392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.45/999.81 = 392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.45x = 999.81 × 392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.45x = 392,685.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,685.38/666.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.22

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