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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.08, 916.48 and 369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.08, 916.48 and 369.42 is: 509.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.08 : 916.48 = 369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.08/916.48 = 369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.08x = 916.48 × 369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.08x = 338,566.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,566.04/664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.83

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