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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.73, 992.55 and 271.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.73, 992.55 and 271.59 is: 407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.73 : 992.55 = 271.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.73/992.55 = 271.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.73x = 992.55 × 271.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.73x = 269,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,566.65/661.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.37

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