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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.74, 994.25 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.74, 994.25 and 251.92 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.74 : 994.25 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.74/994.25 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.74x = 994.25 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.74x = 250,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,474.02/662.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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