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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.18, 916.59 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.18, 916.59 and 369.44 is: 509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.18 : 916.59 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.18/916.59 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.18x = 916.59 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.18x = 338,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,625.01/664.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.84

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