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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.33, 911.34 and 398.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.33, 911.34 and 398.36 is: 549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.33 : 911.34 = 398.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.33/911.34 = 398.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.33x = 911.34 × 398.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.33x = 363,036.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,036.85/660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.78

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