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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.21, 915.27 and 368.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.21, 915.27 and 368.47 is: 508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.21 : 915.27 = 368.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.21/915.27 = 368.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.21x = 915.27 × 368.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.21x = 337,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,249.30/663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.51

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