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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.88, 914.81 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.88, 914.81 and 368.16 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.88 : 914.81 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.88/914.81 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.88x = 914.81 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.88x = 336,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,791.18/662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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