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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.62, 993.84 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.62, 993.84 and 251.96 is: 377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.62 : 993.84 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.62/993.84 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.62x = 993.84 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.62x = 250,407.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,407.93/662.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.91

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