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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.64, 915.81 and 368.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.64, 915.81 and 368.90 is: 509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.64 : 915.81 = 368.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.64/915.81 = 368.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.64x = 915.81 × 368.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.64x = 337,842.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,842.31/663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.07

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