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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.52, 914.14 and 382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.52, 914.14 and 382.69 is: 528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.52 : 914.14 = 382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.52/914.14 = 382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.52x = 914.14 × 382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.52x = 349,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,832.24/662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.03

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