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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.01, 915.03 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.01, 915.03 and 383.18 is: 528.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.01 : 915.03 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.01/915.03 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.01x = 915.03 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.01x = 350,621.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,621.20/663.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.83

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