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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.66, 994.59 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.66, 994.59 and 374.94 is: 561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.66 : 994.59 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.66/994.59 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.66x = 994.59 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.66x = 372,911.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,911.57/663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.90

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