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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.02, 993.03 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.02, 993.03 and 277 is: 415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.02 : 993.03 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.02/993.03 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.02x = 993.03 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.02x = 275,069.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,069.31/662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.50

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