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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.56, 914.23 and 367.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.56, 914.23 and 367.82 is: 507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.56 : 914.23 = 367.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.56/914.23 = 367.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.56x = 914.23 × 367.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.56x = 336,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,273.44/662.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.54

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