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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.42, 914.14 and 367.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.42, 914.14 and 367.69 is: 507.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.42 : 914.14 = 367.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.42/914.14 = 367.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.42x = 914.14 × 367.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.42x = 336,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,120.14/662.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.41

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