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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.86, 916.14 and 369.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.86, 916.14 and 369.15 is: 509.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.86 : 916.14 = 369.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.86/916.14 = 369.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.86x = 916.14 × 369.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.86x = 338,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,193.08/663.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.44

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