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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.38, 993.98 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.38, 993.98 and 251.55 is: 377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.38 : 993.98 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.38/993.98 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.38x = 993.98 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.38x = 250,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,036.30/662.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.48

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