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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.07, 912.26 and 399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.07, 912.26 and 399.04 is: 550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.07 : 912.26 = 399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.07/912.26 = 399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.07x = 912.26 × 399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.07x = 364,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,026.24/661.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.66

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