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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.18, 915.16 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.18, 915.16 and 383.40 is: 529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.18 : 915.16 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.18/915.16 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.18x = 915.16 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.18x = 350,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,872.34/663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.08

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