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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.71, 915.90 and 384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.71, 915.90 and 384.03 is: 529.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.71 : 915.90 = 384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.71/915.90 = 384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.71x = 915.90 × 384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.71x = 351,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,733.08/663.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.95

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