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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.72, 995.66 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.72, 995.66 and 375.16 is: 562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.72 : 995.66 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.72/995.66 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.72x = 995.66 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.72x = 373,531.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,531.81/663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.79

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