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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.27, 913.94 and 367.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.27, 913.94 and 367.55 is: 507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.27 : 913.94 = 367.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.27/913.94 = 367.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.27x = 913.94 × 367.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.27x = 335,912.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,912.24/662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.22

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