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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.60, 914.41 and 367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.60, 914.41 and 367.90 is: 507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.60 : 914.41 = 367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.60/914.41 = 367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.60x = 914.41 × 367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.60x = 336,407.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,407.54/662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.71

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