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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.70, 914.51 and 367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.70, 914.51 and 367.96 is: 507.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.70 : 914.51 = 367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.70/914.51 = 367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.70x = 914.51 × 367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.70x = 336,506.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,506.42/662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.78

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