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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.50, 995.65 and 370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.50, 995.65 and 370.88 is: 556.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.50 : 995.65 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.50/995.65 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.50x = 995.65 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.50x = 369,267.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,267.11/663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.54

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