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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.06, 996.81 and 274.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.06, 996.81 and 274.82 is: 411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.06 : 996.81 = 274.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.06/996.81 = 274.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.06x = 996.81 × 274.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.06x = 273,943.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,943.32/665.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.91

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