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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.24, 915.27 and 368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.24, 915.27 and 368.51 is: 508.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.24 : 915.27 = 368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.24/915.27 = 368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.24x = 915.27 × 368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.24x = 337,281.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,281.57/663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.54

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