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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.68, 915.87 and 368.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.68, 915.87 and 368.95 is: 509.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.68 : 915.87 = 368.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.68/915.87 = 368.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.68x = 915.87 × 368.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.68x = 337,907.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,907.95/663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.14

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