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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.49, 915.56 and 368.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.49, 915.56 and 368.74 is: 508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.49 : 915.56 = 368.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.49/915.56 = 368.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.49x = 915.56 × 368.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.49x = 337,601.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,601.75/663.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.83

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