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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.77, 914.63 and 364.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.77, 914.63 and 364.03 is: 502.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.77 : 914.63 = 364.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.77/914.63 = 364.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.77x = 914.63 × 364.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.77x = 332,949.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,949.10/662.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.36

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