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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 914.15 and 367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 914.15 and 367.70 is: 507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 914.15 = 367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/914.15 = 367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 914.15 × 367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 336,132.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,132.96/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.45

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