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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.25, 993.11 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.25, 993.11 and 370.18 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.25 : 993.11 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.25/993.11 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.25x = 993.11 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.25x = 367,625.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,625.13/662.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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