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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.58, 914.42 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.58, 914.42 and 382.73 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.58 : 914.42 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.58/914.42 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.58x = 914.42 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.58x = 349,972.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,972.35/662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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