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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.55, 914.20 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.55, 914.20 and 382.80 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.55 : 914.20 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.55/914.20 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.55x = 914.20 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.55x = 349,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,955.76/662.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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