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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.34, 914.03 and 382.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.34, 914.03 and 382.58 is: 527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.34 : 914.03 = 382.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.34/914.03 = 382.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.34x = 914.03 × 382.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.34x = 349,683.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,683.11/662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.95

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