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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.72, 914.54 and 367.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.72, 914.54 and 367.99 is: 507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.72 : 914.54 = 367.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.72/914.54 = 367.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.72x = 914.54 × 367.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.72x = 336,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,541.57/662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.82

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