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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.35, 912.77 and 399.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.35, 912.77 and 399.40 is: 551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.35 : 912.77 = 399.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.35/912.77 = 399.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.35x = 912.77 × 399.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.35x = 364,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,560.34/661.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.24

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