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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.54, 914.33 and 382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.54, 914.33 and 382.78 is: 528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.54 : 914.33 = 382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.54/914.33 = 382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.54x = 914.33 × 382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.54x = 349,987.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,987.24/662.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.25

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