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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.36, 992.66 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.36, 992.66 and 251.10 is: 376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.36 : 992.66 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.36/992.66 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.36x = 992.66 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.36x = 249,255.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,255.67/662.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.32

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