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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.40, 994.14 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.40, 994.14 and 374.92 is: 561.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.40 : 994.14 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.40/994.14 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.40x = 994.14 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.40x = 372,722.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,722.97/663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.84

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