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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.35, 914.04 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.35, 914.04 and 367.62 is: 507.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.35 : 914.04 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.35/914.04 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.35x = 914.04 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.35x = 336,019.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,019.38/662.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.31

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