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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.60, 994.93 and 268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.60, 994.93 and 268.03 is: 401.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.60 : 994.93 = 268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.60/994.93 = 268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.60x = 994.93 × 268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.60x = 266,671.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,671.09/663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.86

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