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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.14, 993.39 and 373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.14, 993.39 and 373.78 is: 560.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.14 : 993.39 = 373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.14/993.39 = 373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.14x = 993.39 × 373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.14x = 371,309.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,309.31/662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.77

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