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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.96, 914.83 and 368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.96, 914.83 and 368.21 is: 508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.96 : 914.83 = 368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.96/914.83 = 368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.96x = 914.83 × 368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.96x = 336,849.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,849.55/662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.10

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