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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 994.01 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 994.01 and 373.50 is: 560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 994.01 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/994.01 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 994.01 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 371,260.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,260.87/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.25

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