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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.50, 915.49 and 383.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.50, 915.49 and 383.69 is: 529.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.50 : 915.49 = 383.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.50/915.49 = 383.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.50x = 915.49 × 383.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.50x = 351,264.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,264.36/663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.41

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