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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.97, 912.36 and 399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.97, 912.36 and 399 is: 550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.97 : 912.36 = 399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.97/912.36 = 399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.97x = 912.36 × 399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.97x = 364,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,031.64/660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.75

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