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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.66, 995.51 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.66, 995.51 and 373.02 is: 559.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.66 : 995.51 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.66/995.51 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.66x = 995.51 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.66x = 371,345.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,345.14/663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.54

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