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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.87, 911.61 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.87, 911.61 and 395.28 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.87 : 911.61 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.87/911.61 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.87x = 911.61 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.87x = 360,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,341.20/660.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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