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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 994.29 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.68, 994.29 and 251.92 is: 377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.68 : 994.29 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.68/994.29 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.68x = 994.29 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.68x = 250,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,481.54/662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.98

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