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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.29, 915.27 and 383.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.29, 915.27 and 383.49 is: 529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.29 : 915.27 = 383.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.29/915.27 = 383.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.29x = 915.27 × 383.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.29x = 350,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,994.02/663.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.17

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