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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.38, 915.46 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.38, 915.46 and 368.70 is: 508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.38 : 915.46 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.38/915.46 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.38x = 915.46 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.38x = 337,530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,530.10/663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.80

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