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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.33, 994.84 and 273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.33, 994.84 and 273.23 is: 409.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.33 : 994.84 = 273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.33/994.84 = 273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.33x = 994.84 × 273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.33x = 271,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,820.13/663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.78

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