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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663, 914.94 and 368.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663, 914.94 and 368.31 is: 508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663 : 914.94 = 368.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663/914.94 = 368.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663x = 914.94 × 368.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663x = 336,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,981.55/663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.27

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