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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.30, 992.60 and 369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.30, 992.60 and 369.80 is: 554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.30 : 992.60 = 369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.30/992.60 = 369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.30x = 992.60 × 369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.30x = 367,063.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,063.48/662.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.23

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