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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.52, 993.40 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.52, 993.40 and 278.04 is: 416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.52 : 993.40 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.52/993.40 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.52x = 993.40 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.52x = 276,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,204.94/662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.90

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