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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.61, 914.41 and 367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.61, 914.41 and 367.88 is: 507.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.61 : 914.41 = 367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.61/914.41 = 367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.61x = 914.41 × 367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.61x = 336,391.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,391.31/662.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.68

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