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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.81, 914.54 and 382.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.81, 914.54 and 382.97 is: 528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.81 : 914.54 = 382.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.81/914.54 = 382.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.81x = 914.54 × 382.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.81x = 350,241.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,241.76/662.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.42

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