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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.07, 993.19 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.07, 993.19 and 251.52 is: 377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.07 : 993.19 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.07/993.19 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.07x = 993.19 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.07x = 249,807.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,807.15/662.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.31

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