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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.41, 913.03 and 399.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.41, 913.03 and 399.38 is: 551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.41 : 913.03 = 399.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.41/913.03 = 399.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.41x = 913.03 × 399.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.41x = 364,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,640.36/661.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.31

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