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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.92, 992.94 and 271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.92, 992.94 and 271.84 is: 407.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 992.94 = 271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/992.94 = 271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 992.94 × 271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 269,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,920.81/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.78

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