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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.85, 916.10 and 369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.85, 916.10 and 369.13 is: 509.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.85 : 916.10 = 369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.85/916.10 = 369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.85x = 916.10 × 369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.85x = 338,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,159.99/663.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.39

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