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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.06, 913.59 and 367.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.06, 913.59 and 367.31 is: 506.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.06 : 913.59 = 367.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.06/913.59 = 367.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.06x = 913.59 × 367.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.06x = 335,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,566.17/662.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.86

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