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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.65, 915.68 and 368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.65, 915.68 and 368.85 is: 508.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.65 : 915.68 = 368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.65/915.68 = 368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.65x = 915.68 × 368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.65x = 337,746.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,746.72/663.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.93

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