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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.27, 910.94 and 398.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.27, 910.94 and 398.19 is: 549.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.27 : 910.94 = 398.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.27/910.94 = 398.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.27x = 910.94 × 398.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.27x = 362,725.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,725.21/660.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.36

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