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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.38, 912.68 and 395.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.38, 912.68 and 395.94 is: 546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.38 : 912.68 = 395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.38/912.68 = 395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.38x = 912.68 × 395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.38x = 361,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,364.54/661.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.38

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