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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.30, 913.99 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.30, 913.99 and 367.58 is: 507.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.30 : 913.99 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.30/913.99 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.30x = 913.99 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.30x = 335,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,964.44/662.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.27

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