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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.92, 1,002.32 and 390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.92, 1,002.32 and 390.64 is: 586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.92 : 1,002.32 = 390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.92/1,002.32 = 390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.92x = 1,002.32 × 390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.92x = 391,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,546.28/667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.22

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