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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.03, 915.00 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.03, 915.00 and 368.32 is: 508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.03 : 915.00 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.03/915.00 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.03x = 915.00 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.03x = 337,010.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,010.96/663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.29

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