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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.35, 994.97 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.35, 994.97 and 273.24 is: 409.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.35 : 994.97 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.35/994.97 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.35x = 994.97 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.35x = 271,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,864.24/663.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.84

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