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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.54, 994.65 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.54, 994.65 and 371.28 is: 556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.54 : 994.65 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.54/994.65 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.54x = 994.65 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.54x = 369,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,293.65/663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.55

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