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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.18, 913.88 and 382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.18, 913.88 and 382.42 is: 527.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.18 : 913.88 = 382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.18/913.88 = 382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.18x = 913.88 × 382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.18x = 349,488.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,488.09/662.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.79

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