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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.37, 914.07 and 367.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.37, 914.07 and 367.69 is: 507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.37 : 914.07 = 367.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.37/914.07 = 367.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.37x = 914.07 × 367.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.37x = 336,098.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,098.55/662.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.42

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