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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.02, 916.28 and 369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.02, 916.28 and 369.27 is: 509.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.02 : 916.28 = 369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.02/916.28 = 369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.02x = 916.28 × 369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.02x = 338,355.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,355.64/664.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.56

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