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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.08, 992.76 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.08, 992.76 and 277 is: 415.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.08 : 992.76 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.08/992.76 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.08x = 992.76 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.08x = 274,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,994.52/662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.35

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