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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.30, 913.98 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.30, 913.98 and 367.56 is: 507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.30 : 913.98 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.30/913.98 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.30x = 913.98 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.30x = 335,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,940.65/662.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.23

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