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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.13, 912.50 and 399.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.13, 912.50 and 399.30 is: 551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.13 : 912.50 = 399.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.13/912.50 = 399.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.13x = 912.50 × 399.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.13x = 364,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,361.25/661.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.12

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