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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.44, 914.24 and 382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.44, 914.24 and 382.72 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.44 : 914.24 = 382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.44/914.24 = 382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.44x = 914.24 × 382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.44x = 349,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,897.93/662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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