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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.42, 914.16 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.42, 914.16 and 367.74 is: 507.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.42 : 914.16 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.42/914.16 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.42x = 914.16 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.42x = 336,173.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,173.20/662.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.49

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