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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.24, 913.77 and 382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.24, 913.77 and 382.49 is: 527.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.24 : 913.77 = 382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.24/913.77 = 382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.24x = 913.77 × 382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.24x = 349,507.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,507.89/662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.77

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