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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.87, 913.41 and 399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.87, 913.41 and 399.88 is: 551.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.87 : 913.41 = 399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.87/913.41 = 399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.87x = 913.41 × 399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.87x = 365,254.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,254.39/661.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.85

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