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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.48, 999.88 and 392.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.48, 999.88 and 392.77 is: 589.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.48 : 999.88 = 392.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.48/999.88 = 392.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.48x = 999.88 × 392.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.48x = 392,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,723.14/666.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.25

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