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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.84, 914.72 and 368.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.84, 914.72 and 368.11 is: 507.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.84 : 914.72 = 368.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.84/914.72 = 368.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.84x = 914.72 × 368.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.84x = 336,717.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,717.58/662.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.99

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