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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.16, 992.96 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.16, 992.96 and 251.06 is: 376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.16 : 992.96 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.16/992.96 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.16x = 992.96 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.16x = 249,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,292.54/662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.48

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