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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.02, 912.28 and 399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.02, 912.28 and 399.12 is: 550.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.02 : 912.28 = 399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.02/912.28 = 399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.02x = 912.28 × 399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.02x = 364,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,109.19/661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.83

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