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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.52, 995.36 and 278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.52, 995.36 and 278.72 is: 418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.52 : 995.36 = 278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.52/995.36 = 278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.52x = 995.36 × 278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.52x = 277,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,426.74/663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.11

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