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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.11, 913.66 and 382.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.11, 913.66 and 382.15 is: 527.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.11 : 913.66 = 382.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.11/913.66 = 382.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.11x = 913.66 × 382.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.11x = 349,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,155.17/662.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.34

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