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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.11, 993.17 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.11, 993.17 and 251.34 is: 377.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.11 : 993.17 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.11/993.17 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.11x = 993.17 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.11x = 249,623.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,623.35/662.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.01

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