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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.98, 914.89 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.98, 914.89 and 368.22 is: 508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.98 : 914.89 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.98/914.89 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.98x = 914.89 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.98x = 336,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,880.80/662.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.13

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