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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.32, 915.44 and 368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.32, 915.44 and 368.62 is: 508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.32 : 915.44 = 368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.32/915.44 = 368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.32x = 915.44 × 368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.32x = 337,443.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,443.07/663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.72

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