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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.84, 993.94 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.84, 993.94 and 200.53 is: 300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.84 : 993.94 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.84/993.94 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.84x = 993.94 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.84x = 199,314.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,314.79/662.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.70

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