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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.18, 915.21 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.18, 915.21 and 368.43 is: 508.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.18 : 915.21 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.18/915.21 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.18x = 915.21 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.18x = 337,190.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,190.82/663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.45

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