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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.29, 916.74 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.29, 916.74 and 369.54 is: 509.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.29 : 916.74 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.29/916.74 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.29x = 916.74 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.29x = 338,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,772.10/664.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.98

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