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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.03, 911.15 and 394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.03, 911.15 and 394.58 is: 544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.03 : 911.15 = 394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.03/911.15 = 394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.03x = 911.15 × 394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.03x = 359,515.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,515.04/660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.69

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