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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.95, 916.20 and 369.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.95, 916.20 and 369.17 is: 509.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.95 : 916.20 = 369.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.95/916.20 = 369.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.95x = 916.20 × 369.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.95x = 338,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,233.55/663.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.43

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