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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.48, 993.40 and 373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.48, 993.40 and 373.84 is: 560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.48 : 993.40 = 373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.48/993.40 = 373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.48x = 993.40 × 373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.48x = 371,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,372.66/662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.58

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