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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.78, 993.83 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.78, 993.83 and 251.88 is: 377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.78 : 993.83 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.78/993.83 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.78x = 993.83 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.78x = 250,324.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,324.64/662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.69

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