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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.32, 916.68 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.32, 916.68 and 369.56 is: 509.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.32 : 916.68 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.32/916.68 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.32x = 916.68 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.32x = 338,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,768.26/664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.95

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