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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.22, 913.86 and 363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.22, 913.86 and 363.47 is: 501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.22 : 913.86 = 363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.22/913.86 = 363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.22x = 913.86 × 363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.22x = 332,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,156.12/662.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.58

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