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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 991.41 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 991.41 and 271 is: 406.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 991.41 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/991.41 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 991.41 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 268,672.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,672.11/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.64

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