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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.30, 992.64 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.30, 992.64 and 373.13 is: 559.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.30 : 992.64 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.30/992.64 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.30x = 992.64 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.30x = 370,383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,383.76/662.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.24

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