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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.41, 994 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.41, 994 and 251.84 is: 377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.41 : 994 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.41/994 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.41x = 994 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.41x = 250,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,328.96/662.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.91

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