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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.12, 912.16 and 399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.12, 912.16 and 399.12 is: 550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.12 : 912.16 = 399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.12/912.16 = 399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.12x = 912.16 × 399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.12x = 364,061.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,061.30/661.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.67

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