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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.34, 993.26 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.34, 993.26 and 251.26 is: 376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.34 : 993.26 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.34/993.26 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.34x = 993.26 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.34x = 249,566.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,566.51/662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.80

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