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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.34, 916.79 and 369.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.34, 916.79 and 369.61 is: 510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.34 : 916.79 = 369.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.34/916.79 = 369.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.34x = 916.79 × 369.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.34x = 338,850.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,850.61/664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.06

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