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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.22, 913.86 and 400.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.22, 913.86 and 400.18 is: 552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.22 : 913.86 = 400.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.22/913.86 = 400.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.22x = 913.86 × 400.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.22x = 365,708.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,708.49/662.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.25

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