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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.65, 993.86 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.65, 993.86 and 370.44 is: 555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.65 : 993.86 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.65/993.86 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.65x = 993.86 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.65x = 368,163.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,163.65/662.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.60

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