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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.22, 912.48 and 399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.22, 912.48 and 399.18 is: 550.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.22 : 912.48 = 399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.22/912.48 = 399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.22x = 912.48 × 399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.22x = 364,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,247.94/661.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.87

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