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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.91, 914.81 and 368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.91, 914.81 and 368.20 is: 508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.91 : 914.81 = 368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.91/914.81 = 368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.91x = 914.81 × 368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.91x = 336,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,834.42/662.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.12

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