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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.42, 993.56 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.42, 993.56 and 251.56 is: 377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.42 : 993.56 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.42/993.56 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.42x = 993.56 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.42x = 249,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,939.95/662.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.31

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