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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.33, 915.39 and 368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.33, 915.39 and 368.60 is: 508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.33 : 915.39 = 368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.33/915.39 = 368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.33x = 915.39 × 368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.33x = 337,412.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,412.75/663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.66

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