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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.02, 913.58 and 363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.02, 913.58 and 363.26 is: 501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.02 : 913.58 = 363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.02/913.58 = 363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.02x = 913.58 × 363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.02x = 331,867.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,867.07/662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.29

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