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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.72, 915.86 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.72, 915.86 and 369 is: 509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.72 : 915.86 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.72/915.86 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.72x = 915.86 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.72x = 337,952.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,952.34/663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.18

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