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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.06, 913.62 and 367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.06, 913.62 and 367.34 is: 506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.06 : 913.62 = 367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.06/913.62 = 367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.06x = 913.62 × 367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.06x = 335,609.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,609.17/662.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.92

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