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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.03, 996.26 and 274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.03, 996.26 and 274.21 is: 411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.03 : 996.26 = 274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.03/996.26 = 274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.03x = 996.26 × 274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.03x = 273,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,180.59/664.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.40

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