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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.52, 915.67 and 368.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.52, 915.67 and 368.79 is: 508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.52 : 915.67 = 368.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.52/915.67 = 368.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.52x = 915.67 × 368.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.52x = 337,689.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,689.94/663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.94

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