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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.15, 912.41 and 395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.15, 912.41 and 395.59 is: 545.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.15 : 912.41 = 395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.15/912.41 = 395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.15x = 912.41 × 395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.15x = 360,940.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,940.27/661.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.93

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