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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.33, 914.15 and 382.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.33, 914.15 and 382.75 is: 528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.33 : 914.15 = 382.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.33/914.15 = 382.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.33x = 914.15 × 382.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.33x = 349,884.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,884.43/662.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.26

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