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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.18, 913.70 and 367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.18, 913.70 and 367.40 is: 506.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.18 : 913.70 = 367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.18/913.70 = 367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.18x = 913.70 × 367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.18x = 335,696.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,696.58/662.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.96

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