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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.08, 915.02 and 368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.08, 915.02 and 368.30 is: 508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.08 : 915.02 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.08/915.02 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.08x = 915.02 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.08x = 337,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,001.87/663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.24

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