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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.92, 916.19 and 384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.92, 916.19 and 384.18 is: 530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.92 : 916.19 = 384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.92/916.19 = 384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.92x = 916.19 × 384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.92x = 351,980.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,980.74/663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.15

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