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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.10, 993.39 and 373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.10, 993.39 and 373.66 is: 559.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.10 : 993.39 = 373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.10/993.39 = 373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.10x = 993.39 × 373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.10x = 371,190.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,190.11/663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.78

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