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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.82, 914.64 and 368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.82, 914.64 and 368.08 is: 507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.82 : 914.64 = 368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.82/914.64 = 368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.82x = 914.64 × 368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.82x = 336,660.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,660.69/662.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.92

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