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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.56, 915.77 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.56, 915.77 and 383.88 is: 529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.56 : 915.77 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.56/915.77 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.56x = 915.77 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.56x = 351,543.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,543.31/663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.78

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