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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.36, 998.52 and 393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.36, 998.52 and 393.60 is: 588.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.36 : 998.52 = 393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.36/998.52 = 393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.36x = 998.52 × 393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.36x = 393,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,017.47/667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.91

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