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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.03, 914.97 and 368.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.03, 914.97 and 368.29 is: 508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.03 : 914.97 = 368.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.03/914.97 = 368.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.03x = 914.97 × 368.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.03x = 336,967.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,967.89/663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.22

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