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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.86, 914.72 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.86, 914.72 and 368.14 is: 508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.86 : 914.72 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.86/914.72 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.86x = 914.72 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.86x = 336,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,745.02/662.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.02

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