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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664, 995.36 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664, 995.36 and 273.76 is: 410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664 : 995.36 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664/995.36 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664x = 995.36 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664x = 272,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,489.75/664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.38

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