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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.32, 911.22 and 398.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.32, 911.22 and 398.20 is: 549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.32 : 911.22 = 398.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.32/911.22 = 398.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.32x = 911.22 × 398.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.32x = 362,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,847.80/660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.50

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