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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.23, 915.23 and 368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.23, 915.23 and 368.51 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.23 : 915.23 = 368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.23/915.23 = 368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.23x = 915.23 × 368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.23x = 337,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,267.75/663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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