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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.51, 915.57 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.51, 915.57 and 368.76 is: 508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.51 : 915.57 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.51/915.57 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.51x = 915.57 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.51x = 337,625.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,625.59/663.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.85

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