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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.81, 916.06 and 376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.81, 916.06 and 376.35 is: 519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.81 : 916.06 = 376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.81/916.06 = 376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.81x = 916.06 × 376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.81x = 344,755.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,755.51/663.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.36

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