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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.84, 993.54 and 251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.84, 993.54 and 251.66 is: 377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.84 : 993.54 = 251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.84/993.54 = 251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.84x = 993.54 × 251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.84x = 250,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,034.28/662.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.22

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