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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.94, 993.89 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.94, 993.89 and 267.57 is: 401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.94 : 993.89 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.94/993.89 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.94x = 993.89 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.94x = 265,928.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,928.84/662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.14

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