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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.78, 914.66 and 383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.78, 914.66 and 383.01 is: 528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.78 : 914.66 = 383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.78/914.66 = 383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.78x = 914.66 × 383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.78x = 350,323.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,323.93/662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.57

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