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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.68, 915.90 and 369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.68, 915.90 and 369.01 is: 509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.68 : 915.90 = 369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.68/915.90 = 369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.68x = 915.90 × 369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.68x = 337,971.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,971.91/663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.24

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