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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.08, 993.33 and 272.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.08, 993.33 and 272.11 is: 408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.08 : 993.33 = 272.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.08/993.33 = 272.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.08x = 993.33 × 272.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.08x = 270,293.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,293.67/662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.25

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