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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.22, 913.78 and 367.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.22, 913.78 and 367.55 is: 507.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.22 : 913.78 = 367.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.22/913.78 = 367.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.22x = 913.78 × 367.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.22x = 335,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,861.20/662.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.17

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