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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.16, 915.12 and 368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.16, 915.12 and 368.42 is: 508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.16 : 915.12 = 368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.16/915.12 = 368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.16x = 915.12 × 368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.16x = 337,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,143.93/663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.39

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