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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.75, 914.63 and 368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.75, 914.63 and 368.03 is: 507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.75 : 914.63 = 368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.75/914.63 = 368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.75x = 914.63 × 368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.75x = 336,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,611.28/662.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.90

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