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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.26, 915.31 and 368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.26, 915.31 and 368.55 is: 508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.26 : 915.31 = 368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.26/915.31 = 368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.26x = 915.31 × 368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.26x = 337,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,337.50/663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.61

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