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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 914.88 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.12, 914.88 and 383.28 is: 528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.12 : 914.88 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.12/914.88 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.12x = 914.88 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.12x = 350,655.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,655.21/663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.80

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