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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.02, 914.94 and 383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.02, 914.94 and 383.24 is: 528.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.02 : 914.94 = 383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.02/914.94 = 383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.02x = 914.94 × 383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.02x = 350,641.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,641.61/663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.86

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