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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.09, 914.95 and 383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.09, 914.95 and 383.36 is: 528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.09 : 914.95 = 383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.09/914.95 = 383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.09x = 914.95 × 383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.09x = 350,754.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,754.57/663.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.97

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