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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.07, 915.09 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.07, 915.09 and 368.38 is: 508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.07 : 915.09 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.07/915.09 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.07x = 915.09 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.07x = 337,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,100.85/663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.39

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