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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.31, 915.28 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.31, 915.28 and 383.50 is: 529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.31 : 915.28 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.31/915.28 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.31x = 915.28 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.31x = 351,009.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,009.88/663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.18

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