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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.22, 916.61 and 369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.22, 916.61 and 369.50 is: 509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.22 : 916.61 = 369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.22/916.61 = 369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.22x = 916.61 × 369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.22x = 338,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,680.96/664.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.89

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