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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.24, 912.39 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.24, 912.39 and 395.84 is: 546.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.24 : 912.39 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.24/912.39 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.24x = 912.39 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.24x = 361,157.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,157.24/661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.18

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