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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.35, 915.52 and 383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.35, 915.52 and 383.59 is: 529.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.35 : 915.52 = 383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.35/915.52 = 383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.35x = 915.52 × 383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.35x = 351,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,184.32/663.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.41

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