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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 912.20 and 399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 912.20 and 399.15 is: 550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 912.20 = 399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/912.20 = 399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 912.20 × 399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 364,102.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,102.63/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.72

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