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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.79, 995.17 and 370.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.79, 995.17 and 370.87 is: 556.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.79 : 995.17 = 370.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.79/995.17 = 370.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.79x = 995.17 × 370.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.79x = 369,073.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,073.01/662.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.85

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