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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.26, 916.70 and 365.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.26, 916.70 and 365.51 is: 504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.26 : 916.70 = 365.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.26/916.70 = 365.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.26x = 916.70 × 365.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.26x = 335,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,065.05/664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.42

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