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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.61, 915.75 and 368.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.61, 915.75 and 368.86 is: 509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.61 : 915.75 = 368.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.61/915.75 = 368.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.61x = 915.75 × 368.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.61x = 337,783.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,783.55/663.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.01

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