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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.86, 916.16 and 369.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.86, 916.16 and 369.14 is: 509.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.86 : 916.16 = 369.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.86/916.16 = 369.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.86x = 916.16 × 369.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.86x = 338,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,189.46/663.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.43

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