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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.23, 916.67 and 369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.23, 916.67 and 369.50 is: 509.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.23 : 916.67 = 369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.23/916.67 = 369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.23x = 916.67 × 369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.23x = 338,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,709.57/664.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.93

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