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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.17, 916.51 and 369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.17, 916.51 and 369.42 is: 509.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.17 : 916.51 = 369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.17/916.51 = 369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.17x = 916.51 × 369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.17x = 338,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,577.12/664.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.77

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