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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.38, 994.29 and 370.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.38, 994.29 and 370.81 is: 555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.38 : 994.29 = 370.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.38/994.29 = 370.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.38x = 994.29 × 370.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.38x = 368,692.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,692.67/663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.78

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