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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.62, 914.40 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.62, 914.40 and 367.84 is: 507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.62 : 914.40 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.62/914.40 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.62x = 914.40 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.62x = 336,352.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,352.90/662.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.61

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