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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.10, 993.26 and 251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.10, 993.26 and 251.27 is: 376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.10 : 993.26 = 251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.10/993.26 = 251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.10x = 993.26 × 251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.10x = 249,576.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,576.44/662.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.95

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