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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.60, 915.80 and 368.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.60, 915.80 and 368.90 is: 509.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.60 : 915.80 = 368.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.60/915.80 = 368.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.60x = 915.80 × 368.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.60x = 337,838.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,838.62/663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.10

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