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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 913.63 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 913.63 and 363.30 is: 501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 913.63 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/913.63 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 913.63 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 331,921.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,921.78/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.36

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