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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.12, 916.48 and 369.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.12, 916.48 and 369.35 is: 509.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.12 : 916.48 = 369.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.12/916.48 = 369.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.12x = 916.48 × 369.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.12x = 338,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,500.04/664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.70

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