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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.91, 911.74 and 395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.91, 911.74 and 395.20 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.91 : 911.74 = 395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.91/911.74 = 395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.91x = 911.74 × 395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.91x = 360,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,315.41/660.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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