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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.56, 995.43 and 273.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.56, 995.43 and 273.77 is: 410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.56 : 995.43 = 273.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.56/995.43 = 273.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.56x = 995.43 × 273.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.56x = 272,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,513.89/663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.69

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