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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.65, 915.81 and 368.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.65, 915.81 and 368.93 is: 509.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.65 : 915.81 = 368.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.65/915.81 = 368.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.65x = 915.81 × 368.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.65x = 337,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,865.20/663.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.11

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