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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.62, 915.82 and 368.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.62, 915.82 and 368.91 is: 509.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.62 : 915.82 = 368.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.62/915.82 = 368.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.62x = 915.82 × 368.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.62x = 337,854.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,854.23/663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.11

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