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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.83, 916.10 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.83, 916.10 and 365.09 is: 503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.83 : 916.10 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.83/916.10 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.83x = 916.10 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.83x = 334,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,452.54/663.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.83

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