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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.40, 915.47 and 368.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.40, 915.47 and 368.65 is: 508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.40 : 915.47 = 368.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.40/915.47 = 368.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.40x = 915.47 × 368.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.40x = 337,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,486.17/663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.72

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