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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.86, 914.70 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.86, 914.70 and 368.12 is: 507.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.86 : 914.70 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.86/914.70 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.86x = 914.70 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.86x = 336,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,719.36/662.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.98

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