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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.14, 913.60 and 400.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.14, 913.60 and 400.15 is: 552.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.14 : 913.60 = 400.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.14/913.60 = 400.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.14x = 913.60 × 400.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.14x = 365,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,572.47/662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.11

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