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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.55, 993.83 and 373.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.55, 993.83 and 373.99 is: 560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.55 : 993.83 = 373.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.55/993.83 = 373.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.55x = 993.83 × 373.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.55x = 371,685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,685.42/662.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.99

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