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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.54, 915.66 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.54, 915.66 and 368.76 is: 508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.54 : 915.66 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.54/915.66 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.54x = 915.66 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.54x = 337,658.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,658.78/663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.87

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