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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.90, 995.19 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.90, 995.19 and 371.54 is: 556.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.90 : 995.19 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.90/995.19 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.90x = 995.19 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.90x = 369,747.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,747.92/663.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.93

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