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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.05, 913.65 and 382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.05, 913.65 and 382.30 is: 527.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.05 : 913.65 = 382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.05/913.65 = 382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.05x = 913.65 × 382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.05x = 349,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,284.68/662.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.58

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