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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.98, 913.37 and 399.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.98, 913.37 and 399.95 is: 551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.98 : 913.37 = 399.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.98/913.37 = 399.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.98x = 913.37 × 399.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.98x = 365,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,295.76/661.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.82

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