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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 915.56 and 383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 915.56 and 383.72 is: 529.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 915.56 = 383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/915.56 = 383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 915.56 × 383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 351,318.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,318.68/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.51

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