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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.89, 996.02 and 371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.89, 996.02 and 371.27 is: 557.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.89 : 996.02 = 371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.89/996.02 = 371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.89x = 996.02 × 371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.89x = 369,785.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,785.51/663.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.00

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