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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.74, 915.98 and 369.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.74, 915.98 and 369.00 is: 509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.74 : 915.98 = 369.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.74/915.98 = 369.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.74x = 915.98 × 369.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.74x = 338,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,000.98/663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.24

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