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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.72, 916.01 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.72, 916.01 and 369.09 is: 509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.72 : 916.01 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.72/916.01 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.72x = 916.01 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.72x = 338,088.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,088.29/663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.38

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