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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.68, 915.90 and 368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.68, 915.90 and 368.94 is: 509.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.68 : 915.90 = 368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.68/915.90 = 368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.68x = 915.90 × 368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.68x = 337,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,914.20/663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.15

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