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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.65, 914.56 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.65, 914.56 and 368.01 is: 507.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.65 : 914.56 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.65/914.56 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.65x = 914.56 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.65x = 336,566.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,566.31/662.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.91

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