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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.99, 912.24 and 395.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.99, 912.24 and 395.51 is: 545.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.99 : 912.24 = 395.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.99/912.24 = 395.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.99x = 912.24 × 395.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.99x = 360,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,795.48/660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.84

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