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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.60, 995.06 and 273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.60, 995.06 and 273.54 is: 410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.60 : 995.06 = 273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.60/995.06 = 273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.60x = 995.06 × 273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.60x = 272,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,188.71/663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.17

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