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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.76, 915.98 and 369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.76, 915.98 and 369.01 is: 509.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.76 : 915.98 = 369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.76/915.98 = 369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.76x = 915.98 × 369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.76x = 338,005.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,005.78/663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.23

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