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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 913.63 and 382.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 913.63 and 382.34 is: 527.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 913.63 = 382.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/913.63 = 382.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 913.63 × 382.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 349,317.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,317.29/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.64

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