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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.36, 914.08 and 367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.36, 914.08 and 367.66 is: 507.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.36 : 914.08 = 367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.36/914.08 = 367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.36x = 914.08 × 367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.36x = 336,070.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,070.65/662.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.38

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