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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.34, 915.56 and 401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.34, 915.56 and 401.44 is: 554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.34 : 915.56 = 401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.34/915.56 = 401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.34x = 915.56 × 401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.34x = 367,542.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,542.41/663.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.08

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