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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.54, 993.80 and 272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.54, 993.80 and 272.54 is: 408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.54 : 993.80 = 272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.54/993.80 = 272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.54x = 993.80 × 272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.54x = 270,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,850.25/662.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.81

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