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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.27, 915.33 and 401.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.27, 915.33 and 401.23 is: 553.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.27 : 915.33 = 401.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.27/915.33 = 401.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.27x = 915.33 × 401.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.27x = 367,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,257.86/663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.71

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