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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.94, 916.24 and 369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.94, 916.24 and 369.28 is: 509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.94 : 916.24 = 369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.94/916.24 = 369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.94x = 916.24 × 369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.94x = 338,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,342.68/663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.60

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