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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.03, 913.77 and 382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.03, 913.77 and 382.29 is: 527.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.03 : 913.77 = 382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.03/913.77 = 382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.03x = 913.77 × 382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.03x = 349,325.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,325.13/662.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.66

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