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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.60, 911.52 and 398.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.60, 911.52 and 398.70 is: 550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.60 : 911.52 = 398.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.60/911.52 = 398.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.60x = 911.52 × 398.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.60x = 363,423.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,423.02/660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.14

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