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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.28, 913.81 and 382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.28, 913.81 and 382.51 is: 527.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.28 : 913.81 = 382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.28/913.81 = 382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.28x = 913.81 × 382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.28x = 349,541.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,541.46/662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.79

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