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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.87, 916.14 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.87, 916.14 and 369.16 is: 509.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.87 : 916.14 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.87/916.14 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.87x = 916.14 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.87x = 338,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,202.24/663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.44

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