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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.44, 914.18 and 367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.44, 914.18 and 367.71 is: 507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.44 : 914.18 = 367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.44/914.18 = 367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.44x = 914.18 × 367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.44x = 336,153.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,153.13/662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.45

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