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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.08, 913.64 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.08, 913.64 and 382.32 is: 527.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.08 : 913.64 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.08/913.64 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.08x = 913.64 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.08x = 349,300.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,300.93/662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.58

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