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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.30, 916.71 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.30, 916.71 and 369.59 is: 510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.30 : 916.71 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.30/916.71 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.30x = 916.71 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.30x = 338,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,805.02/664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.02

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