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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.38, 914 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.38, 914 and 367.56 is: 507.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.38 : 914 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.38/914 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.38x = 914 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.38x = 335,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,949.84/662.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.19

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