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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.91, 993.27 and 272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.91, 993.27 and 272.10 is: 408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.91 : 993.27 = 272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.91/993.27 = 272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.91x = 993.27 × 272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.91x = 270,269.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,269.79/661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.32

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