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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.90, 916.41 and 384.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.90, 916.41 and 384.25 is: 530.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.90 : 916.41 = 384.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.90/916.41 = 384.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.90x = 916.41 × 384.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.90x = 352,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,130.54/663.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.40

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