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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.81, 914.73 and 368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.81, 914.73 and 368.13 is: 508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.81 : 914.73 = 368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.81/914.73 = 368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.81x = 914.73 × 368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.81x = 336,739.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,739.55/662.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.05

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