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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.10, 913.63 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.10, 913.63 and 382.28 is: 527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.10 : 913.63 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.10/913.63 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.10x = 913.63 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.10x = 349,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,262.48/662.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.51

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