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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.77, 914.63 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.77, 914.63 and 368.04 is: 507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.77 : 914.63 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.77/914.63 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.77x = 914.63 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.77x = 336,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,620.43/662.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.90

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