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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.39, 995.09 and 374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.39, 995.09 and 374.76 is: 562.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.39 : 995.09 = 374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.39/995.09 = 374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.39x = 995.09 × 374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.39x = 372,919.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,919.93/663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.14

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