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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.69, 915.95 and 368.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.69, 915.95 and 368.98 is: 509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.69 : 915.95 = 368.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.69/915.95 = 368.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.69x = 915.95 × 368.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.69x = 337,967.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,967.23/663.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.22

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