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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.20, 913.79 and 367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.20, 913.79 and 367.45 is: 507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.20 : 913.79 = 367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.20/913.79 = 367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.20x = 913.79 × 367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.20x = 335,770.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,770.77/662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.06

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