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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.86, 916.06 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.86, 916.06 and 384.04 is: 529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.86 : 916.06 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.86/916.06 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.86x = 916.06 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.86x = 351,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,797.18/663.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.93

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