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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.96, 916.23 and 365.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.96, 916.23 and 365.19 is: 503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.96 : 916.23 = 365.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.96/916.23 = 365.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.96x = 916.23 × 365.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.96x = 334,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,599.07/663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.94

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