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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.15, 915.17 and 368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.15, 915.17 and 368.42 is: 508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.15 : 915.17 = 368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.15/915.17 = 368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.15x = 915.17 × 368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.15x = 337,163.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,163.28/663.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.43

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