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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.14, 992.62 and 251.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.14, 992.62 and 251.00 is: 376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.14 : 992.62 = 251.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.14/992.62 = 251.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.14x = 992.62 × 251.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.14x = 249,146.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,146.69/662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.27

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