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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.16, 911.04 and 394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.16, 911.04 and 394.72 is: 544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.16 : 911.04 = 394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.16/911.04 = 394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.16x = 911.04 × 394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.16x = 359,605.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,605.71/660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.73

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