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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.78, 994.07 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.78, 994.07 and 200.53 is: 300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.78 : 994.07 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.78/994.07 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.78x = 994.07 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.78x = 199,337.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,337.01/662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.76

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