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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.23, 914.03 and 382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.23, 914.03 and 382.49 is: 527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.23 : 914.03 = 382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.23/914.03 = 382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.23x = 914.03 × 382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.23x = 349,607.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,607.87/662.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.93

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