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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.69, 913.17 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.69, 913.17 and 399.72 is: 551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.69 : 913.17 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.69/913.17 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.69x = 913.17 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.69x = 365,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,012.31/661.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.64

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