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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.63, 915.81 and 368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.63, 915.81 and 368.94 is: 509.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.63 : 915.81 = 368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.63/915.81 = 368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.63x = 915.81 × 368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.63x = 337,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,878.94/663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.14

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