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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.98, 916.27 and 369.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.98, 916.27 and 369.25 is: 509.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.98 : 916.27 = 369.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.98/916.27 = 369.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.98x = 916.27 × 369.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.98x = 338,329.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,329.48/663.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.55

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