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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661, 912.18 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661, 912.18 and 399.08 is: 550.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661 : 912.18 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661/912.18 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661x = 912.18 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661x = 364,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,032.79/661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.73

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