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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.21, 913.86 and 367.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.21, 913.86 and 367.51 is: 507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.21 : 913.86 = 367.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.21/913.86 = 367.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.21x = 913.86 × 367.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.21x = 335,846.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,846.28/662.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.16

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