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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.11, 916.49 and 369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.11, 916.49 and 369.40 is: 509.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.11 : 916.49 = 369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.11/916.49 = 369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.11x = 916.49 × 369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.11x = 338,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,549.43/664.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.78

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