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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.31, 914.03 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.31, 914.03 and 367.59 is: 507.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.31 : 914.03 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.31/914.03 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.31x = 914.03 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.31x = 335,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,986.45/662.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.29

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