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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.08, 910.88 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.08, 910.88 and 398.08 is: 549.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.08 : 910.88 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.08/910.88 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.08x = 910.88 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.08x = 362,603.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,603.11/660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.33

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