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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.04, 916.44 and 369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.04, 916.44 and 369.38 is: 509.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.04 : 916.44 = 369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.04/916.44 = 369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.04x = 916.44 × 369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.04x = 338,514.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,514.61/664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.78

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