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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.95, 914.76 and 368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.95, 914.76 and 368.21 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.95 : 914.76 = 368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.95/914.76 = 368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.95x = 914.76 × 368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.95x = 336,823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,823.78/662.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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