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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.26, 913.14 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.26, 913.14 and 399.72 is: 551.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.26 : 913.14 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.26/913.14 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.26x = 913.14 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.26x = 365,000.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,000.32/661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.98

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