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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.24, 916.59 and 369.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.24, 916.59 and 369.49 is: 509.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.24 : 916.59 = 369.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.24/916.59 = 369.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.24x = 916.59 × 369.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.24x = 338,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,670.84/664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.86

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