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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.65, 914.52 and 367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.65, 914.52 and 367.94 is: 507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.65 : 914.52 = 367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.65/914.52 = 367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.65x = 914.52 × 367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.65x = 336,492.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,492.15/662.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.80

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