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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.27, 913.98 and 382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.27, 913.98 and 382.52 is: 527.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.27 : 913.98 = 382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.27/913.98 = 382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.27x = 913.98 × 382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.27x = 349,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,611.06/662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.90

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