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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.32, 916.70 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.32, 916.70 and 369.54 is: 509.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.32 : 916.70 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.32/916.70 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.32x = 916.70 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.32x = 338,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,757.32/664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.93

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