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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.02, 991.32 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.02, 991.32 and 271.02 is: 406.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.02 : 991.32 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.02/991.32 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.02x = 991.32 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.02x = 268,667.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,667.55/661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.44

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