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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.90, 913.38 and 396.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.90, 913.38 and 396.33 is: 546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.90 : 913.38 = 396.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.90/913.38 = 396.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.90x = 913.38 × 396.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.90x = 361,995.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,995.33/661.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.90

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