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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.88, 916.06 and 369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.88, 916.06 and 369.06 is: 509.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.88 : 916.06 = 369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.88/916.06 = 369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.88x = 916.06 × 369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.88x = 338,081.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,081.10/663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.25

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