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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.57, 993.11 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.57, 993.11 and 272.82 is: 408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.57 : 993.11 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.57/993.11 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.57x = 993.11 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.57x = 270,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,940.95/662.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.93

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