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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.68, 915.85 and 383.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.68, 915.85 and 383.90 is: 529.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.68 : 915.85 = 383.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.68/915.85 = 383.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.68x = 915.85 × 383.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.68x = 351,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,594.82/663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.77

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