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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.24, 993.80 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.24, 993.80 and 373.88 is: 561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.24 : 993.80 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.24/993.80 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.24x = 993.80 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.24x = 371,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,561.94/662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.07

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