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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.18, 915.09 and 383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.18, 915.09 and 383.41 is: 529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.18 : 915.09 = 383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.18/915.09 = 383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.18x = 915.09 × 383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.18x = 350,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,854.66/663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.05

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