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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.17, 915.21 and 368.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.17, 915.21 and 368.47 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.17 : 915.21 = 368.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.17/915.21 = 368.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.17x = 915.21 × 368.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.17x = 337,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,221.01/663.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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