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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.01, 915 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.01, 915 and 368.37 is: 508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.01 : 915 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.01/915 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.01x = 915 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.01x = 337,058.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,058.55/663.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.38

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