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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.73, 992.52 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.73, 992.52 and 369.78 is: 553.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.73 : 992.52 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.73/992.52 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.73x = 992.52 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.73x = 367,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,014.05/662.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.79

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