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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.02, 913.50 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.02, 913.50 and 367.24 is: 506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.02 : 913.50 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.02/913.50 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.02x = 913.50 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.02x = 335,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,473.74/662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.74

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