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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.27, 994.27 and 374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.27, 994.27 and 374.73 is: 561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.27 : 994.27 = 374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.27/994.27 = 374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.27x = 994.27 × 374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.27x = 372,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,582.80/663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.74

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