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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.07, 913.71 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.07, 913.71 and 367.38 is: 507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.07 : 913.71 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.07/913.71 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.07x = 913.71 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.07x = 335,678.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,678.78/662.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.01

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