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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.58, 998.66 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.58, 998.66 and 392.52 is: 588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.58 : 998.66 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.58/998.66 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.58x = 998.66 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.58x = 391,989.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,989.03/666.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.06

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