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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.17, 993.54 and 370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.17, 993.54 and 370.31 is: 554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.17 : 993.54 = 370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.17/993.54 = 370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.17x = 993.54 × 370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.17x = 367,920.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,920.28/663.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.79

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