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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.02, 913.35 and 399.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.02, 913.35 and 399.94 is: 551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.02 : 913.35 = 399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.02/913.35 = 399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.02x = 913.35 × 399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.02x = 365,285.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,285.20/662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.77

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