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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 995.01 and 267.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.12, 995.01 and 267.79 is: 401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.12 : 995.01 = 267.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.12/995.01 = 267.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.12x = 995.01 × 267.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.12x = 266,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,453.73/663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.82

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