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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.77, 912.17 and 395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.77, 912.17 and 395.33 is: 545.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.77 : 912.17 = 395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.77/912.17 = 395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.77x = 912.17 × 395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.77x = 360,608.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,608.17/660.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.74

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