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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 914.54 and 367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 914.54 and 367.94 is: 507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 914.54 = 367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/914.54 = 367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 914.54 × 367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 336,496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,496.29/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.79

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