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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.42, 914.13 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.42, 914.13 and 382.64 is: 528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.42 : 914.13 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.42/914.13 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.42x = 914.13 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.42x = 349,778.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,778.13/662.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.03

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