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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.01, 993.99 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.01, 993.99 and 370.08 is: 555.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.01 : 993.99 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.01/993.99 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.01x = 993.99 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.01x = 367,857.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,857.21/662.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.67

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