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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.33, 916.80 and 369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.33, 916.80 and 369.62 is: 510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.33 : 916.80 = 369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.33/916.80 = 369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.33x = 916.80 × 369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.33x = 338,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,867.62/664.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.09

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