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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.13, 913.77 and 382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.13, 913.77 and 382.35 is: 527.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.13 : 913.77 = 382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.13/913.77 = 382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.13x = 913.77 × 382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.13x = 349,379.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,379.96/662.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.66

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