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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.53, 911.40 and 398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.53, 911.40 and 398.56 is: 549.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.53 : 911.40 = 398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.53/911.40 = 398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.53x = 911.40 × 398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.53x = 363,247.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,247.58/660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.93

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