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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.09, 913.65 and 382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.09, 913.65 and 382.13 is: 527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.09 : 913.65 = 382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.09/913.65 = 382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.09x = 913.65 × 382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.09x = 349,133.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,133.07/662.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.32

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