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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.78, 914.67 and 368.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.78, 914.67 and 368.09 is: 507.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.78 : 914.67 = 368.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.78/914.67 = 368.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.78x = 914.67 × 368.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.78x = 336,676.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,676.31/662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.98

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