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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.35, 916.79 and 369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.35, 916.79 and 369.62 is: 510.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.35 : 916.79 = 369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.35/916.79 = 369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.35x = 916.79 × 369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.35x = 338,863.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,863.92/664.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.07

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