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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.09, 913.55 and 382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.09, 913.55 and 382.25 is: 527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.09 : 913.55 = 382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.09/913.55 = 382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.09x = 913.55 × 382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.09x = 349,198.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,198.01/662.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.42

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