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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.16, 913.78 and 363.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.16, 913.78 and 363.41 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.16 : 913.78 = 363.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.16/913.78 = 363.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.16x = 913.78 × 363.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.16x = 332,078.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,078.07/662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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