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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.41, 915.49 and 383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.41, 915.49 and 383.73 is: 529.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.41 : 915.49 = 383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.41/915.49 = 383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.41x = 915.49 × 383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.41x = 351,300.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,300.98/663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.54

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