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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.30, 993.30 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.30, 993.30 and 251.28 is: 376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.30 : 993.30 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.30/993.30 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.30x = 993.30 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.30x = 249,596.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,596.42/662.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.87

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