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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.98, 914.95 and 368.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.98, 914.95 and 368.23 is: 508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.98 : 914.95 = 368.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.98/914.95 = 368.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.98x = 914.95 × 368.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.98x = 336,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,912.04/662.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.18

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