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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.32, 995.04 and 278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.32, 995.04 and 278.60 is: 417.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.32 : 995.04 = 278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.32/995.04 = 278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.32x = 995.04 × 278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.32x = 277,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,218.14/663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.93

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