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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.90, 916.16 and 384.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.90, 916.16 and 384.09 is: 530.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.90 : 916.16 = 384.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.90/916.16 = 384.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.90x = 916.16 × 384.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.90x = 351,889.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,889.85/663.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.04

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