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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.08, 915.16 and 552.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.08, 915.16 and 552.38 is: 762.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.08 : 915.16 = 552.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.08/915.16 = 552.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.08x = 915.16 × 552.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.08x = 505,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,516.08/663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.38

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