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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.15, 915.27 and 383.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.15, 915.27 and 383.35 is: 529.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.15 : 915.27 = 383.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.15/915.27 = 383.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.15x = 915.27 × 383.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.15x = 350,868.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,868.75/663.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.09

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