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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.18, 993.20 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.18, 993.20 and 245.77 is: 368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.18 : 993.20 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.18/993.20 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.18x = 993.20 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.18x = 244,098.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,098.76/662.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.63

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