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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.64, 994.14 and 374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.64, 994.14 and 374.28 is: 561.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.64 : 994.14 = 374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.64/994.14 = 374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.64x = 994.14 × 374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.64x = 372,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,086.72/662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.52

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