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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 915.51 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 915.51 and 368.64 is: 508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 915.51 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/915.51 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 915.51 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 337,493.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,493.61/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.67

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