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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.35, 914.03 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.35, 914.03 and 367.60 is: 507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.35 : 914.03 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.35/914.03 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.35x = 914.03 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.35x = 335,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,995.59/662.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.28

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