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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.50, 915.50 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.50, 915.50 and 383.70 is: 529.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.50 : 915.50 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.50/915.50 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.50x = 915.50 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.50x = 351,277.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,277.35/663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.43

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