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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.42, 915.47 and 368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.42, 915.47 and 368.67 is: 508.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.42 : 915.47 = 368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.42/915.47 = 368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.42x = 915.47 × 368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.42x = 337,509.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,509.54/663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.75

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