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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.96, 913.24 and 400.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.96, 913.24 and 400.13 is: 552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.96 : 913.24 = 400.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.96/913.24 = 400.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.96x = 913.24 × 400.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.96x = 365,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,414.72/661.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.02

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