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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.88, 991.62 and 372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.88, 991.62 and 372.72 is: 557.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.88 : 991.62 = 372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.88/991.62 = 372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.88x = 991.62 × 372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.88x = 369,596.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,596.61/662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.56

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