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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.99, 914.97 and 368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.99, 914.97 and 368.30 is: 508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.99 : 914.97 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.99/914.97 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.99x = 914.97 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.99x = 336,983.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,983.45/662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.28

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