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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.37, 915.48 and 368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.37, 915.48 and 368.73 is: 508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.37 : 915.48 = 368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.37/915.48 = 368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.37x = 915.48 × 368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.37x = 337,564.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,564.94/663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.87

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