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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.22, 992.16 and 271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.22, 992.16 and 271.51 is: 407.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.22 : 992.16 = 271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.22/992.16 = 271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.22x = 992.16 × 271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.22x = 269,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,375.04/661.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.39

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