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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.16, 916.54 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.16, 916.54 and 365.40 is: 504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.16 : 916.54 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.16/916.54 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.16x = 916.54 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.16x = 334,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,902.80/664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.25

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