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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.15, 916.51 and 369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.15, 916.51 and 369.40 is: 509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.15 : 916.51 = 369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.15/916.51 = 369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.15x = 916.51 × 369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.15x = 338,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,555.36/664.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.76

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