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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.78, 994.04 and 370.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.78, 994.04 and 370.57 is: 555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.78 : 994.04 = 370.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.78/994.04 = 370.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.78x = 994.04 × 370.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.78x = 368,356.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,356.43/662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.78

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