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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.32, 915.38 and 368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.32, 915.38 and 368.58 is: 508.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.32 : 915.38 = 368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.32/915.38 = 368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.32x = 915.38 × 368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.32x = 337,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,388.92/663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.64

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