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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.17, 913.81 and 367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.17, 913.81 and 367.45 is: 507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.17 : 913.81 = 367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.17/913.81 = 367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.17x = 913.81 × 367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.17x = 335,783.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,783.91/662.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.10

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