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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.74, 913.37 and 399.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.74, 913.37 and 399.93 is: 552.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.74 : 913.37 = 399.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.74/913.37 = 399.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.74x = 913.37 × 399.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.74x = 365,282.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,282.06/661.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.00

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