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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.72, 914.57 and 364.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.72, 914.57 and 364.00 is: 502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.72 : 914.57 = 364.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.72/914.57 = 364.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.72x = 914.57 × 364.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.72x = 332,898.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,898.00/662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.32

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