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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.32, 912.76 and 399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.32, 912.76 and 399.32 is: 551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.32 : 912.76 = 399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.32/912.76 = 399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.32x = 912.76 × 399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.32x = 364,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,483.32/661.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.15

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