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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.14, 992.55 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.14, 992.55 and 272.43 is: 408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.14 : 992.55 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.14/992.55 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.14x = 992.55 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.14x = 270,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,401.42/662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.37

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