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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.10, 912.32 and 399.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.10, 912.32 and 399.07 is: 550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.10 : 912.32 = 399.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.10/912.32 = 399.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.10x = 912.32 × 399.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.10x = 364,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,074.98/661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.71

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