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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.16, 916.51 and 369.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.16, 916.51 and 369.43 is: 509.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.16 : 916.51 = 369.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.16/916.51 = 369.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.16x = 916.51 × 369.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.16x = 338,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,586.29/664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.80

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