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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.11, 913.71 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.11, 913.71 and 363.36 is: 501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.11 : 913.71 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.11/913.71 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.11x = 913.71 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.11x = 332,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,001.78/662.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.43

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