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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.27, 915.30 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.27, 915.30 and 368.52 is: 508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.27 : 915.30 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.27/915.30 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.27x = 915.30 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.27x = 337,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,306.36/663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.55

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