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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.87, 914.69 and 368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.87, 914.69 and 368.07 is: 507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.87 : 914.69 = 368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.87/914.69 = 368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.87x = 914.69 × 368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.87x = 336,669.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,669.95/662.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.90

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