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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.38, 915.47 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.38, 915.47 and 368.66 is: 508.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.38 : 915.47 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.38/915.47 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.38x = 915.47 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.38x = 337,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,490.75/663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.75

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