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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.69, 993.79 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.69, 993.79 and 200.33 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.69 : 993.79 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.69/993.79 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.69x = 993.79 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.69x = 199,088.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,088.69/662.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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