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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.66, 999.99 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.66, 999.99 and 392.58 is: 588.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.66 : 999.99 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.66/999.99 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.66x = 999.99 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.66x = 392,576.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,576.07/666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.87

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