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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.20, 916.48 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.20, 916.48 and 369.44 is: 509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.20 : 916.48 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.20/916.48 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.20x = 916.48 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.20x = 338,584.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,584.37/664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.76

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