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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.16, 993.12 and 374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.16, 993.12 and 374.80 is: 561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.16 : 993.12 = 374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.16/993.12 = 374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.16x = 993.12 × 374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.16x = 372,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,221.38/663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.28

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