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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.43, 912.92 and 399.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.43, 912.92 and 399.39 is: 551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.43 : 912.92 = 399.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.43/912.92 = 399.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.43x = 912.92 × 399.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.43x = 364,609.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,609.12/661.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.25

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