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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.29, 913.97 and 367.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.29, 913.97 and 367.57 is: 507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.29 : 913.97 = 367.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.29/913.97 = 367.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.29x = 913.97 × 367.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.29x = 335,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,950.00/662.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.26

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