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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.40, 912.67 and 395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.40, 912.67 and 395.92 is: 546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.40 : 912.67 = 395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.40/912.67 = 395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.40x = 912.67 × 395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.40x = 361,344.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,344.46/661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.33

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