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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.16, 992.34 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.16, 992.34 and 373.44 is: 559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.16 : 992.34 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.16/992.34 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.16x = 992.34 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.16x = 370,579.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,579.45/662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.65

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