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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.66, 911.71 and 398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.66, 911.71 and 398.67 is: 550.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.66 : 911.71 = 398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.66/911.71 = 398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.66x = 911.71 × 398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.66x = 363,471.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,471.39/660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.17

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