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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.16, 993.36 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.16, 993.36 and 373.26 is: 559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.16 : 993.36 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.16/993.36 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.16x = 993.36 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.16x = 370,781.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,781.55/662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.96

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