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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.39, 914.06 and 367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.39, 914.06 and 367.65 is: 507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.39 : 914.06 = 367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.39/914.06 = 367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.39x = 914.06 × 367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.39x = 336,052.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,052.32/662.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.34

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