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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.64, 993.36 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.64, 993.36 and 277.92 is: 416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.64 : 993.36 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.64/993.36 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.64x = 993.36 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.64x = 276,074.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,074.61/662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.63

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