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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.94, 916.22 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.94, 916.22 and 369.16 is: 509.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.94 : 916.22 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.94/916.22 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.94x = 916.22 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.94x = 338,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,231.78/663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.43

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