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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.53, 1,001.43 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.53, 1,001.43 and 277.56 is: 416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.53 : 1,001.43 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.53/1,001.43 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.53x = 1,001.43 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.53x = 277,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,956.91/667.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.40

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