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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.93, 993.45 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.93, 993.45 and 373.76 is: 560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.93 : 993.45 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.93/993.45 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.93x = 993.45 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.93x = 371,311.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,311.87/662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.11

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