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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.78, 916.07 and 384.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.78, 916.07 and 384.10 is: 530.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.78 : 916.07 = 384.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.78/916.07 = 384.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.78x = 916.07 × 384.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.78x = 351,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,862.49/663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.09

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