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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.79, 915.99 and 369.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.79, 915.99 and 369.05 is: 509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.79 : 915.99 = 369.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.79/915.99 = 369.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.79x = 915.99 × 369.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.79x = 338,041.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,041.53/663.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.26

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