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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.60, 991.71 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.60, 991.71 and 271.44 is: 406.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.60 : 991.71 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.60/991.71 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.60x = 991.71 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.60x = 269,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,189.76/661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.88

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