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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.87, 994.31 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.87, 994.31 and 252.12 is: 378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.87 : 994.31 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.87/994.31 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.87x = 994.31 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.87x = 250,684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,684.18/662.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.18

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