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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.26, 915.26 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.26, 915.26 and 368.52 is: 508.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.26 : 915.26 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.26/915.26 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.26x = 915.26 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.26x = 337,291.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,291.62/663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.54

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