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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.26, 993.54 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.26, 993.54 and 272.30 is: 408.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.26 : 993.54 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.26/993.54 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.26x = 993.54 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.26x = 270,540.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,540.94/662.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.51

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