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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 993.72 and 272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 993.72 and 272.40 is: 408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 993.72 = 272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/993.72 = 272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 993.72 × 272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 270,684.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,684.58/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.48

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