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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.33, 991.84 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.33, 991.84 and 271.23 is: 406.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.33 : 991.84 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.33/991.84 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.33x = 991.84 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.33x = 269,011.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,011.80/661.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.78

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