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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.73, 915.98 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.73, 915.98 and 368.96 is: 509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.73 : 915.98 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.73/915.98 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.73x = 915.98 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.73x = 337,953.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,953.56/663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.18

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