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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 913.59 and 367.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 913.59 and 367.31 is: 506.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 913.59 = 367.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/913.59 = 367.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 913.59 × 367.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 335,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,570.74/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.87

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