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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.87, 994.21 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.87, 994.21 and 251.89 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.87 : 994.21 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.87/994.21 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.87x = 994.21 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.87x = 250,431.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,431.56/662.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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