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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.46, 995.78 and 371.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.46, 995.78 and 371.19 is: 557.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.46 : 995.78 = 371.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.46/995.78 = 371.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.46x = 995.78 × 371.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.46x = 369,623.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,623.58/663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.12

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