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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.56, 993.88 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.56, 993.88 and 200.32 is: 300.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.56 : 993.88 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.56/993.88 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.56x = 993.88 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.56x = 199,094.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,094.04/662.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.49

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