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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.09, 915.01 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.09, 915.01 and 368.36 is: 508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.09 : 915.01 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.09/915.01 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.09x = 915.01 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.09x = 337,054.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,054.45/663.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.31

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