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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.80, 913.38 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.80, 913.38 and 396.36 is: 547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.80 : 913.38 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.80/913.38 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.80x = 913.38 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.80x = 362,027.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,027.30/661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.03

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