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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.05, 915.01 and 368.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.05, 915.01 and 368.31 is: 508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.05 : 915.01 = 368.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.05/915.01 = 368.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.05x = 915.01 × 368.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.05x = 337,006.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,006.41/663.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.27

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