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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.42, 915.50 and 364.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.42, 915.50 and 364.67 is: 503.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.42 : 915.50 = 364.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.42/915.50 = 364.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.42x = 915.50 × 364.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.42x = 333,855.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,855.39/663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.23

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