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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.28, 913.82 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.28, 913.82 and 400.32 is: 552.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.28 : 913.82 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.28/913.82 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.28x = 913.82 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.28x = 365,818.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,818.42/662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.36

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