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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.53, 912.84 and 395.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.53, 912.84 and 395.91 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.53 : 912.84 = 395.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.53/912.84 = 395.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.53x = 912.84 × 395.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.53x = 361,405.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,405.91/661.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

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