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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.30, 916.74 and 365.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.30, 916.74 and 365.53 is: 504.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.30 : 916.74 = 365.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.30/916.74 = 365.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.30x = 916.74 × 365.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.30x = 335,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,095.97/664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.43

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