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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.41, 993.52 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.41, 993.52 and 370.22 is: 554.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.41 : 993.52 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.41/993.52 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.41x = 993.52 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.41x = 367,819.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,819.98/663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.44

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