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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.42, 915.57 and 383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.42, 915.57 and 383.74 is: 529.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.42 : 915.57 = 383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.42/915.57 = 383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.42x = 915.57 × 383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.42x = 351,338.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,338.54/663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.58

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