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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.23, 915.29 and 383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.23, 915.29 and 383.51 is: 529.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.23 : 915.29 = 383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.23/915.29 = 383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.23x = 915.29 × 383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.23x = 351,022.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,022.87/663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.26

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