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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.06, 916.41 and 369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.06, 916.41 and 369.34 is: 509.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.06 : 916.41 = 369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.06/916.41 = 369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.06x = 916.41 × 369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.06x = 338,466.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,466.87/664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.69

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