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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.02, 914.87 and 368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.02, 914.87 and 368.30 is: 508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.02 : 914.87 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.02/914.87 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.02x = 914.87 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.02x = 336,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,946.62/663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.20

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