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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.36, 915.52 and 401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.36, 915.52 and 401.36 is: 553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.36 : 915.52 = 401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.36/915.52 = 401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.36x = 915.52 × 401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.36x = 367,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,453.11/663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.93

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