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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.40, 915.53 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.40, 915.53 and 368.70 is: 508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.40 : 915.53 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.40/915.53 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.40x = 915.53 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.40x = 337,555.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,555.91/663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.83

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