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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.13, 912.30 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.13, 912.30 and 395.52 is: 545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.13 : 912.30 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.13/912.30 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.13x = 912.30 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.13x = 360,835.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,835.35/661.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.78

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