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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.02, 915.03 and 383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.02, 915.03 and 383.27 is: 528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.02 : 915.03 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.02/915.03 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.02x = 915.03 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.02x = 350,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,705.84/663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.95

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