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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.19, 993.30 and 272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.19, 993.30 and 272.17 is: 408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.19 : 993.30 = 272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.19/993.30 = 272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.19x = 993.30 × 272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.19x = 270,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,346.46/662.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.26

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