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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.50, 914.17 and 367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.50, 914.17 and 367.73 is: 507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.50 : 914.17 = 367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.50/914.17 = 367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.50x = 914.17 × 367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.50x = 336,167.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,167.73/662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.42

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