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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.01, 916.32 and 369.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.01, 916.32 and 369.29 is: 509.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.01 : 916.32 = 369.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.01/916.32 = 369.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.01x = 916.32 × 369.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.01x = 338,383.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,383.23/664.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.61

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