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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.77, 916.05 and 369.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.77, 916.05 and 369.08 is: 509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.77 : 916.05 = 369.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.77/916.05 = 369.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.77x = 916.05 × 369.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.77x = 338,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,095.73/663.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.36

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