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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.54, 911.73 and 398.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.54, 911.73 and 398.57 is: 550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.54 : 911.73 = 398.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.54/911.73 = 398.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.54x = 911.73 × 398.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.54x = 363,383.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,383.67/660.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.13

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