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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.03, 913.57 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.03, 913.57 and 367.32 is: 506.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.03 : 913.57 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.03/913.57 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.03x = 913.57 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.03x = 335,572.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,572.53/662.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.88

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