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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.02, 914.96 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.02, 914.96 and 368.32 is: 508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.02 : 914.96 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.02/914.96 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.02x = 914.96 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.02x = 336,998.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,998.07/663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.28

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