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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.15, 913.69 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.15, 913.69 and 367.38 is: 506.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.15 : 913.69 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.15/913.69 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.15x = 913.69 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.15x = 335,671.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,671.89/662.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.94

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