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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.42, 914.09 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.42, 914.09 and 363.62 is: 501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.42 : 914.09 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.42/914.09 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.42x = 914.09 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.42x = 332,379.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,379.59/662.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.76

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