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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.72, 994.16 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.72, 994.16 and 374.16 is: 561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.72 : 994.16 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.72/994.16 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.72x = 994.16 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.72x = 371,974.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,974.91/662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.29

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