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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.64, 914.43 and 367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.64, 914.43 and 367.90 is: 507.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.64 : 914.43 = 367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.64/914.43 = 367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.64x = 914.43 × 367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.64x = 336,416.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,416.51/662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.69

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