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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.28, 992.82 and 272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.28, 992.82 and 272.26 is: 408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.28 : 992.82 = 272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.28/992.82 = 272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.28x = 992.82 × 272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.28x = 270,305.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,305.17/662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.14

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