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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.23, 912.52 and 399.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.23, 912.52 and 399.09 is: 550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.23 : 912.52 = 399.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.23/912.52 = 399.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.23x = 912.52 × 399.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.23x = 364,179.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,179.28/661.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.76

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