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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.39, 914.05 and 367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.39, 914.05 and 367.64 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.39 : 914.05 = 367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.39/914.05 = 367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.39x = 914.05 × 367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.39x = 336,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,041.34/662.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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