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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.42, 911.25 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.42, 911.25 and 394.88 is: 544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.42 : 911.25 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.42/911.25 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.42x = 911.25 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.42x = 359,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,829.84/660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.85

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