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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.82, 916.02 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.82, 916.02 and 384 is: 529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.82 : 916.02 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.82/916.02 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.82x = 916.02 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.82x = 351,751.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,751.68/663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.89

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