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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.51, 915.69 and 368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.51, 915.69 and 368.87 is: 509.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.51 : 915.69 = 368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.51/915.69 = 368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.51x = 915.69 × 368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.51x = 337,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,765.99/663.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.06

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