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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.99, 914.93 and 368.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.99, 914.93 and 368.29 is: 508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.99 : 914.93 = 368.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.99/914.93 = 368.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.99x = 914.93 × 368.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.99x = 336,959.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,959.57/662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.24

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