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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.19, 916.47 and 369.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.19, 916.47 and 369.45 is: 509.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.19 : 916.47 = 369.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.19/916.47 = 369.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.19x = 916.47 × 369.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.19x = 338,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,583.41/664.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.77

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