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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.34, 913.97 and 367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.34, 913.97 and 367.53 is: 507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.34 : 913.97 = 367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.34/913.97 = 367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.34x = 913.97 × 367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.34x = 335,911.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,911.39/662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.16

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