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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.44, 992.67 and 369.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.44, 992.67 and 369.31 is: 553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.44 : 992.67 = 369.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.44/992.67 = 369.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.44x = 992.67 × 369.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.44x = 366,602.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,602.96/662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.41

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