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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.41, 914.12 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.41, 914.12 and 363.66 is: 501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.41 : 914.12 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.41/914.12 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.41x = 914.12 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.41x = 332,425.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,425.00/662.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.84

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