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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.02, 916.34 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.02, 916.34 and 369.32 is: 509.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.02 : 916.34 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.02/916.34 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.02x = 916.34 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.02x = 338,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,422.69/664.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.66

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