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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.37, 991.97 and 369.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.37, 991.97 and 369.14 is: 552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.37 : 991.97 = 369.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.37/991.97 = 369.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.37x = 991.97 × 369.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.37x = 366,169.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,169.00/662.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.82

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