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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.50, 915.59 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.50, 915.59 and 368.75 is: 508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.50 : 915.59 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.50/915.59 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.50x = 915.59 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.50x = 337,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,617.39/663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.85

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