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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.16, 912.40 and 399.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.16, 912.40 and 399.17 is: 550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.16 : 912.40 = 399.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.16/912.40 = 399.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.16x = 912.40 × 399.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.16x = 364,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,200.71/661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.86

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