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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.30, 911.42 and 394.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.30, 911.42 and 394.93 is: 545.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.30 : 911.42 = 394.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.30/911.42 = 394.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.30x = 911.42 × 394.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.30x = 359,947.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,947.10/660.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.13

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