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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.80, 994.19 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.80, 994.19 and 251.84 is: 377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.80 : 994.19 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.80/994.19 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.80x = 994.19 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.80x = 250,372.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,372.47/662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.75

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