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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.34, 913.94 and 382.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.34, 913.94 and 382.57 is: 527.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.34 : 913.94 = 382.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.34/913.94 = 382.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.34x = 913.94 × 382.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.34x = 349,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,639.54/662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.89

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