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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.02, 993.20 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.02, 993.20 and 251.16 is: 376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.02 : 993.20 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.02/993.20 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.02x = 993.20 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.02x = 249,452.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,452.11/662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.80

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