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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.91, 994.38 and 374.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.91, 994.38 and 374.55 is: 561.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.91 : 994.38 = 374.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.91/994.38 = 374.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.91x = 994.38 × 374.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.91x = 372,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,445.03/662.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.83

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