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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.41, 912.74 and 399.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.41, 912.74 and 399.42 is: 551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.41 : 912.74 = 399.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.41/912.74 = 399.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.41x = 912.74 × 399.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.41x = 364,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,567.61/661.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.20

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