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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.83, 994.41 and 251.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.83, 994.41 and 251.95 is: 377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.83 : 994.41 = 251.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.83/994.41 = 251.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.83x = 994.41 × 251.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.83x = 250,541.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,541.60/662.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.99

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