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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.31, 916.74 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.31, 916.74 and 369.59 is: 510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.31 : 916.74 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.31/916.74 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.31x = 916.74 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.31x = 338,817.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,817.94/664.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.03

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