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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.88, 916.15 and 369.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.88, 916.15 and 369.19 is: 509.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.88 : 916.15 = 369.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.88/916.15 = 369.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.88x = 916.15 × 369.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.88x = 338,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,233.42/663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.48

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