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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.88, 914.67 and 383.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.88, 914.67 and 383.00 is: 528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.88 : 914.67 = 383.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.88/914.67 = 383.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.88x = 914.67 × 383.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.88x = 350,320.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,320.68/662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.48

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