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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.51, 914.23 and 367.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.51, 914.23 and 367.83 is: 507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.51 : 914.23 = 367.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.51/914.23 = 367.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.51x = 914.23 × 367.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.51x = 336,281.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,281.22/662.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.59

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