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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.54, 914.26 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.54, 914.26 and 367.80 is: 507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.54 : 914.26 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.54/914.26 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.54x = 914.26 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.54x = 336,264.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,264.83/662.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.54

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