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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.77, 994.04 and 251.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.77, 994.04 and 251.77 is: 377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.77 : 994.04 = 251.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.77/994.04 = 251.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.77x = 994.04 × 251.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.77x = 250,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,269.45/662.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.61

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