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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.39, 993.87 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.39, 993.87 and 370.44 is: 554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.39 : 993.87 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.39/993.87 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.39x = 993.87 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.39x = 368,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,169.20/663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.98

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