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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.87, 916.06 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.87, 916.06 and 369.09 is: 509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.87 : 916.06 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.87/916.06 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.87x = 916.06 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.87x = 338,108.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,108.59/663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.30

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