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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.52, 993.75 and 272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.52, 993.75 and 272.41 is: 408.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.52 : 993.75 = 272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.52/993.75 = 272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.52x = 993.75 × 272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.52x = 270,708.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,708.26/662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.61

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