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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.32, 916.74 and 369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.32, 916.74 and 369.62 is: 510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.32 : 916.74 = 369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.32/916.74 = 369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.32x = 916.74 × 369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.32x = 338,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,840.86/664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.06

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