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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 915.16 and 383.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.12, 915.16 and 383.45 is: 529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.12 : 915.16 = 383.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.12/915.16 = 383.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.12x = 915.16 × 383.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.12x = 350,918.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,918.10/663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.19

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