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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.20, 995.12 and 374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.20, 995.12 and 374.72 is: 562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.20 : 995.12 = 374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.20/995.12 = 374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.20x = 995.12 × 374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.20x = 372,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,891.37/663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.26

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