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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 915.06 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.12, 915.06 and 368.37 is: 508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.12 : 915.06 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.12/915.06 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.12x = 915.06 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.12x = 337,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,080.65/663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.33

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