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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.25, 993.42 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.25, 993.42 and 277.50 is: 416.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.25 : 993.42 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.25/993.42 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.25x = 993.42 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.25x = 275,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,674.05/662.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.27

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