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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 993.76 and 272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 993.76 and 272.33 is: 408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 993.76 = 272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/993.76 = 272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 993.76 × 272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 270,630.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,630.45/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.56

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