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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.58, 915.63 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.58, 915.63 and 368.80 is: 508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.58 : 915.63 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.58/915.63 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.58x = 915.63 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.58x = 337,684.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,684.34/663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.88

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