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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.55, 915.64 and 368.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.55, 915.64 and 368.79 is: 508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.55 : 915.64 = 368.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.55/915.64 = 368.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.55x = 915.64 × 368.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.55x = 337,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,679.67/663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.90

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