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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.21, 913.74 and 367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.21, 913.74 and 367.45 is: 507.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.21 : 913.74 = 367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.21/913.74 = 367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.21x = 913.74 × 367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.21x = 335,753.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,753.76/662.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.02

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