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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 993.08 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 993.08 and 373.76 is: 560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 993.08 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/993.08 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 993.08 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 371,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,173.58/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.35

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