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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.33, 993.51 and 369.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.33, 993.51 and 369.67 is: 554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.33 : 993.51 = 369.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.33/993.51 = 369.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.33x = 993.51 × 369.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.33x = 367,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,270.84/662.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.51

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