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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.97, 992.91 and 271.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.97, 992.91 and 271.85 is: 407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.97 : 992.91 = 271.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.97/992.91 = 271.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.97x = 992.91 × 271.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.97x = 269,925.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,925.07/661.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.76

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