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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.22, 913.41 and 399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.22, 913.41 and 399.78 is: 551.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.22 : 913.41 = 399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.22/913.41 = 399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.22x = 913.41 × 399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.22x = 365,163.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,163.05/662.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.42

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