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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.26, 913.89 and 367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.26, 913.89 and 367.53 is: 507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.26 : 913.89 = 367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.26/913.89 = 367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.26x = 913.89 × 367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.26x = 335,881.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,881.99/662.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.18

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