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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.92, 916.16 and 369.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.92, 916.16 and 369.17 is: 509.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.92 : 916.16 = 369.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.92/916.16 = 369.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.92x = 916.16 × 369.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.92x = 338,222.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,222.00/663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.44

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