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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.58, 914.34 and 367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.58, 914.34 and 367.86 is: 507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.58 : 914.34 = 367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.58/914.34 = 367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.58x = 914.34 × 367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.58x = 336,349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,349.11/662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.64

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