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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.66, 991.35 and 400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.66, 991.35 and 400.02 is: 600.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.66 : 991.35 = 400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.66/991.35 = 400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.66x = 991.35 × 400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.66x = 396,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,559.83/660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.25

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