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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.59, 915.78 and 383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.59, 915.78 and 383.92 is: 529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.59 : 915.78 = 383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.59/915.78 = 383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.59x = 915.78 × 383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.59x = 351,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,582.50/663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.82

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