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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.20, 915.20 and 387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.20, 915.20 and 387.20 is: 534.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.20 : 915.20 = 387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.20/915.20 = 387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.20x = 915.20 × 387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.20x = 354,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,365.44/663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.33

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