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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.58, 993.86 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.58, 993.86 and 251.62 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.58 : 993.86 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.58/993.86 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.58x = 993.86 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.58x = 250,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,071.81/662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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