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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.85, 914.74 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.85, 914.74 and 364.12 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.85 : 914.74 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.85/914.74 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.85x = 914.74 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.85x = 333,074.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,074.22/662.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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