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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.50, 1,000.95 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.50, 1,000.95 and 277.48 is: 416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.50 : 1,000.95 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.50/1,000.95 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.50x = 1,000.95 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.50x = 277,743.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,743.61/667.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.10

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