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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.01, 914.94 and 368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.01, 914.94 and 368.26 is: 508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.01 : 914.94 = 368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.01/914.94 = 368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.01x = 914.94 × 368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.01x = 336,935.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,935.80/663.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.19

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