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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.84, 995.39 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.84, 995.39 and 273.72 is: 410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.84 : 995.39 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.84/995.39 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.84x = 995.39 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.84x = 272,462.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,462.57/663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.43

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