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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.53, 915.72 and 383.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.53, 915.72 and 383.79 is: 529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.53 : 915.72 = 383.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.53/915.72 = 383.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.53x = 915.72 × 383.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.53x = 351,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,444.18/663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.66

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