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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.71, 914.56 and 367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.71, 914.56 and 367.98 is: 507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.71 : 914.56 = 367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.71/914.56 = 367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.71x = 914.56 × 367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.71x = 336,539.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,539.79/662.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.82

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