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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.93, 994.43 and 252.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.93, 994.43 and 252.01 is: 378.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.93 : 994.43 = 252.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.93/994.43 = 252.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.93x = 994.43 × 252.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.93x = 250,606.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,606.76/662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.03

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