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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.70, 994.05 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.70, 994.05 and 251.73 is: 377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.70 : 994.05 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.70/994.05 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.70x = 994.05 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.70x = 250,232.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,232.21/662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.60

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