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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.11, 916.53 and 369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.11, 916.53 and 369.41 is: 509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.11 : 916.53 = 369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.11/916.53 = 369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.11x = 916.53 × 369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.11x = 338,570.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,570.76/664.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.81

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