Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.74, 1,002 and 392.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 666.74, 1,002 and 392.96 is: 590.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666.74 : 1,002 = 392.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666.74/1,002 = 392.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666.74x = 1,002 × 392.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666.74x = 393,745.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,745.92/666.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590.55
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