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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.81, 995.09 and 371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.81, 995.09 and 371.13 is: 556.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.81 : 995.09 = 371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.81/995.09 = 371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.81x = 995.09 × 371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.81x = 369,305.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,305.90/663.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.34

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