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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.04, 916.26 and 384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.04, 916.26 and 384.24 is: 530.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.04 : 916.26 = 384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.04/916.26 = 384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.04x = 916.26 × 384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.04x = 352,063.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,063.74/664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.18

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