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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662, 913.56 and 400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662, 913.56 and 400.08 is: 552.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662 : 913.56 = 400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662/913.56 = 400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662x = 913.56 × 400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662x = 365,497.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,497.08/662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.11

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