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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.46, 993.52 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.46, 993.52 and 369.84 is: 554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.46 : 993.52 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.46/993.52 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.46x = 993.52 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.46x = 367,443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,443.44/662.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.67

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