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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.42, 915.38 and 383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.42, 915.38 and 383.56 is: 529.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.42 : 915.38 = 383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.42/915.38 = 383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.42x = 915.38 × 383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.42x = 351,103.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,103.15/663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.23

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