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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.36, 994.28 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.36, 994.28 and 374.16 is: 560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.36 : 994.28 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.36/994.28 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.36x = 994.28 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.36x = 372,019.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,019.80/663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.81

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