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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.82, 916.08 and 369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.82, 916.08 and 369.10 is: 509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.82 : 916.08 = 369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.82/916.08 = 369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.82x = 916.08 × 369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.82x = 338,125.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,125.13/663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.36

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