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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.77, 914.60 and 382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.77, 914.60 and 382.98 is: 528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.77 : 914.60 = 382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.77/914.60 = 382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.77x = 914.60 × 382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.77x = 350,271.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,271.59/662.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.50

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