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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.99, 911.82 and 398.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.99, 911.82 and 398.94 is: 550.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.99 : 911.82 = 398.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.99/911.82 = 398.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.99x = 911.82 × 398.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.99x = 363,761.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,761.47/660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.33

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