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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.92, 913.58 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.92, 913.58 and 399.96 is: 552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 913.58 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/913.58 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 913.58 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 365,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,395.46/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.02

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