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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.77, 913.26 and 399.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.77, 913.26 and 399.73 is: 551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.77 : 913.26 = 399.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.77/913.26 = 399.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.77x = 913.26 × 399.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.77x = 365,057.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,057.42/661.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.64

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