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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.18, 915.17 and 383.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.18, 915.17 and 383.39 is: 529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.18 : 915.17 = 383.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.18/915.17 = 383.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.18x = 915.17 × 383.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.18x = 350,865.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,865.11/663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.06

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