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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.64, 914.34 and 382.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.64, 914.34 and 382.89 is: 528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.64 : 914.34 = 382.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.64/914.34 = 382.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.64x = 914.34 × 382.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.64x = 350,091.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,091.64/662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.33

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