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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.50, 914.24 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.50, 914.24 and 363.75 is: 501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.50 : 914.24 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.50/914.24 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.50x = 914.24 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.50x = 332,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,552.98/662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.97

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