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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.57, 915.72 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.57, 915.72 and 368.82 is: 508.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.57 : 915.72 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.57/915.72 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.57x = 915.72 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.57x = 337,735.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,735.85/663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.97

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