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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.47, 914.27 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.47, 914.27 and 367.76 is: 507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.47 : 914.27 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.47/914.27 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.47x = 914.27 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.47x = 336,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,232.38/662.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.55

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