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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 912.40 and 399.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 912.40 and 399.11 is: 550.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 912.40 = 399.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/912.40 = 399.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 912.40 × 399.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 364,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,142.40/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.78

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