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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.26, 993.52 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.26, 993.52 and 251.38 is: 377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.26 : 993.52 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.26/993.52 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.26x = 993.52 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.26x = 249,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,751.06/662.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.12

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