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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.36, 910.80 and 398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.36, 910.80 and 398.04 is: 549.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.36 : 910.80 = 398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.36/910.80 = 398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.36x = 910.80 × 398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.36x = 362,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,534.83/660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.00

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