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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.21, 915.23 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.21, 915.23 and 368.48 is: 508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.21 : 915.23 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.21/915.23 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.21x = 915.23 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.21x = 337,247.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,247.16/663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.51

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