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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.74, 995.09 and 370.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.74, 995.09 and 370.81 is: 556.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.74 : 995.09 = 370.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.74/995.09 = 370.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.74x = 995.09 × 370.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.74x = 368,989.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,989.32/662.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.76

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