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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.27, 916.66 and 369.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.27, 916.66 and 369.55 is: 509.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.27 : 916.66 = 369.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.27/916.66 = 369.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.27x = 916.66 × 369.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.27x = 338,751.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,751.70/664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.96

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