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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.62, 994.07 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.62, 994.07 and 251.76 is: 377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.62 : 994.07 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.62/994.07 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.62x = 994.07 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.62x = 250,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,266.28/662.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.69

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