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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.37, 915.38 and 368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.37, 915.38 and 368.62 is: 508.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.37 : 915.38 = 368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.37/915.38 = 368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.37x = 915.38 × 368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.37x = 337,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,422.80/663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.65

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