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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.80, 916.07 and 369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.80, 916.07 and 369.13 is: 509.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.80 : 916.07 = 369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.80/916.07 = 369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.80x = 916.07 × 369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.80x = 338,148.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,148.92/663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.41

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