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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.44, 915.51 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.44, 915.51 and 368.69 is: 508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.44 : 915.51 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.44/915.51 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.44x = 915.51 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.44x = 337,539.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,539.38/663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.77

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