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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.05, 916.37 and 384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.05, 916.37 and 384.30 is: 530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.05 : 916.37 = 384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.05/916.37 = 384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.05x = 916.37 × 384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.05x = 352,159.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,159.07/664.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.32

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